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Her diplomat father away, Lady Caroline Talcott decides to deliver vital papers to London herself. But when her carriage is attacked, she seeks help from her rescuer, the infamous—and impoverished—Earl of Davenport. Keeping her identity a secret, she hires him to escort her to Town. They quickly find themselves fighting off not only a dangerous enemy, but their own growing desire. Regency Romance by Andrea Pickens; originally published by SignetPages of The Hired Hero :