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Captain Samuel Breedlove vanished two years ago, only to return to London a prosperous, enigmatic figure. Now he learns his fiancée is set to wed a nobleman and needs someone who can unmake that union. The perfect ally seems to be Priscilla Burke, a gifted wedding planner whose immaculate reputation hinges on a flawless ceremony for her client, Annabelle Bailey, bride of the Earl of Raventhorpe.
Priscilla is drawn to Samuel’s daring proposal, but her own aspirations for the big day and her career create a conflict between duty and desire. As they conspire to unravel the wedding, both must confront questions of love, loyalty and honor. Their affair could alter their futures and reveal a villain hidden within the aristocracy.
Set against the social tapestry of Regency London, the story blends romance, intrigue, and the challenges of maintaining propriety in a world where a single mistake can tarnish a life.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Debra Mullins
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