First Time in Paperback
SummaryThe Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are
purely practical—he simply wants someone sensible and
suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks
among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a
false fiancée will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he
goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a
paid companion.
Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than
he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, the
fire in her golden eyes sways him to make a generous offer.
Her sorry financial circumstances—and dreams of a life
of independence—convince her to accept. But St. Merryn
appears to be hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly
amiss in his gloomy London home. Elenora soon discovers that
this lark will be a far more dangerous adventure than she'd
been led to believe. And the Earl of St. Merryn will find
that the meek and mild companion he'd initially envisioned
has become a partner in his quest to catch a killer—and
an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome
passion in his practical heart.
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