by Elisa Braden
“He’s a worthy opponent, given he’s not yet old enough to sprout whiskers.”
“Hmm. With Dunston and Maureen’s brood visiting, as well, we shall have a very full house, indeed, my darling.”
He stroked the plump cheek of his youngest daughter. Leaned down and kissed the raven-black hair that gleamed in the golden light. Raised up and kissed his something beautiful. “It’s just as it should be, love. Everything is just as it should be.”
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THE END
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AUTHOR’S NOTE
Yes, this is the final book in the Rescued from Ruin series. And while I’m sad to say a bittersweet goodbye to Lady Wallingham and all the couples she helped shepherd to their happily-ever-afters, I’m thrilled to begin a new chapter with a brand-new series … featuring some familiar faces.
As the brother to five spirited Huxley sisters, John Huxley, Viscount Huxley, knows females. He’s charmed more than a few into his bed. But this English lord with a bad case of wanderlust has never met anyone like the Scottish lass he encounters on a sojourn in the Highlands. Will she tempt him to put on a kilt and grow some strong Scottish roots? Or will his heart always be longing for the next shore?
Don’t miss their passionate story in:
The Making of a Highlander
COMING SOON!
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And if you’ve traveled the road to ruin with me from beginning to end, I just want to say how much it means to me that you’ve made these stories and these characters part of your life in some small way. Thank you will never be enough.
Wishing you all the best,
Elisa
MORE FROM ELISA BRADEN
Experience all the scandalous predicaments, emotional redemptions, and gripping love stories (with a dash of Lady Wallingham) in the Rescued from Ruin series. For new release alerts and updates, follow Elisa on Facebook and Twitter, and sign up for her free email newsletter, so you don’t miss a thing!
Ever Yours, Annabelle (Prequel)
As a girl, Annabelle Huxley chased Robert Conrad with reckless abandon, and he always rescued her when she pushed too far—until the accident that cost him everything. Seven years later, Robert discovers the girl with the habit of chasing trouble is now a siren he can’t resist. But when a scandalous secret threatens her life, how far will he go to rescue her one last time?
The Madness of Viscount Atherbourne (Book One)
Victoria Lacey’s life is perfect—perfectly boring. Agree to marry a lord who has yet to inspire a single, solitary tingle? It’s all in a day’s work for the oh-so-proper sister of the Duke of Blackmore. Surely no one suspects her secret longing for head-spinning passion. Except a dark stranger, on a terrace, at a ball where she should not be kissing a man she has just met. Especially one bent on revenge.
The Truth About Cads and Dukes (Book Two)
Painfully shy Jane Huxley is in a most precarious position, thanks to dissolute charmer Colin Lacey’s deceitful wager. Now, his brother, the icy Duke of Blackmore, must make it right, even if it means marrying her himself. Will their union end in frostbite? Perhaps. But after lingering glances and devastating kisses, Jane begins to suspect the truth: Her duke may not be as cold as he appears.
Desperately Seeking a Scoundrel (Book Three)
Where Lord Colin Lacey goes, trouble follows. Tortured and hunted by a brutal criminal, he is rescued from death’s door by the stubborn, fetching Sarah Battersby. In return, she asks one small favor: Pretend to be her fiancé. Temporarily, of course. With danger nipping his heels, he knows it is wrong to want her, wrong to agree to her terms. But when has Colin Lacey ever done the sensible thing?
The Devil Is a Marquess (Book Four)
A walking scandal surviving on wits, whisky, and wicked skills in the bedchamber, Benedict Chatham must marry a fortune or risk ruin. Tall, redheaded disaster Charlotte Lancaster possesses such a fortune. The price? One year of fidelity and sobriety. Forced to end his libertine ways, Chatham proves he is more than the scandalous charmer she married, but will it be enough to keep his unwanted wife?
When a Girl Loves an Earl (Book Five)
Miss Viola Darling always gets what she wants, and what she wants most is to marry Lord Tannenbrook. James knows how determined the tiny beauty can be—she mangled his cravat at a perfectly respectable dinner before he escaped. But he has no desire to marry, less desire to be pursued, and will certainly not kiss her kissable lips until they are both breathless, no matter how tempted he may be.
Twelve Nights as His Mistress (Novella – Book Six)
Charles Bainbridge, Lord Wallingham, spent two years wooing Julia Willoughby, yet she insists they are a dreadful match destined for misery. Now, rather than lose her, he makes a final offer: Spend twelve nights in his bed, and if she can deny they are perfect for each other, he will let her go. But not before tempting tidy, sensible Julia to trade predictability for the sweet chaos of true love.
Confessions of a Dangerous Lord (Book Seven)
Known for flashy waistcoats and rapier wit, Henry Thorpe, the Earl of Dunston, is deadlier than he appears. For years, his sole focus has been hunting a ruthless killer through London’s dark underworld. Then Maureen Huxley came along. To keep her safe, he must keep her at arm’s length. But as she contemplates marrying another man, Henry’s caught in the crossfire between his mission and his heart.
Anything but a Gentleman (Book Eight)
Augusta Widmore must force her sister’s ne’er-do-well betrothed to the altar, or her sister will bear the consequences. She needs leverage only one man can provide—Sebastian Reaver. When she invades his office demanding a fortune in markers, he exacts a price a spinster will never pay—become the notorious club owner’s mistress. And when she calls his bluff, a fiery battle for surrender begins.
A Marriage Made in Scandal (Book Nine)
As the most feared lord in London, the Earl of Holstoke is having a devil of a time landing a wife. When a series of vicious murders brings suspicion to his door, only one woman is bold enough to defend him—Eugenia Huxley. Her offer to be his alibi risks scandal, and marriage is the remedy. But as a poisonous enemy coils closer, Holstoke finds his love for her might be the greatest danger of all.
A Kiss from a Rogue (Book Ten)
A cruel past left Hannah Gray with one simple longing—a normal life with a safe, normal husband. Finding one would be easy if she weren't distracted by wolf-in-rogue’s-clothing Jonas Hawthorn. He's tried to forget the haughty Miss Gray. But once he tastes the heat and longing hidden beneath her icy mask, the only mystery this Bow Street man burns to solve is how a rogue might make Hannah his own.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Reading romance novels came easily to Elisa Braden. Writing them? That took a little longer. After graduating with degrees in creative writing and history, Elisa spent too many years in “real” jobs writing T-shirt copy … and other people’s resumes … and articles about giftware displays. But that was before she woke up and started dreaming about the very unreal job of being a romance novelist. Better late than never.
Elisa lives in the Pacific Northwest, where you’re constitutionally required to like the colors green and gray. Good thing she does. Other items on the “like” list include cute dogs, strong coffee, and epic movies. Of course, her favorite thing of all is hearing from readers who love her characters as much as she does.
If you’re one of those, get in touch on Facebook or visit www.elisabraden.com.
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