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Simon Harrington, a notorious rebel and third in line to his uncle’s title, finally resolves to settle down and find a noble wife. His plans are shattered when he rescues Laura Precott, a courtesan fleeing a dangerous situation on a London street. Recognizing the peril she faces, Simon brings her to the School for Brides, where women estranged from society are trained to accept marital roles. As Simon becomes increasingly entwined with Laura, he must confront the injustices she has suffered: a broken engagement to a treacherous Earl and the threat of being sold at auction. Complications mount when the Earl’s former lover is murdered the night Laura escapes, and suspicion falls on her. With familial honor at stake, Simon must prove Laura’s innocence—risking his own reputation and future in the process.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cheryl Ann Smith
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