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Set amid the refined yet rigid society of Regency England, *An Unconventional Miss* follows the spirited and impulsive Miss Jessica Beresford, whose beauty is matched only by her kind heart. Earl Benedict Ashcroft, heir to the Wyvern estate, faces financial ruin after his brother's loss of the family fortune. Desperate to secure his lineage, he contemplates marrying a well-behaved heiress—yet his eyes fall on Jessica, a woman far from conventional. As their unlikely connection deepens, a secret threatens to unbalance both their worlds, placing the Earl’s future and Jessica’s safety in jeopardy. Caught between obligation and attraction, Benedict must navigate mystery, peril, and the complexities of romance to protect his heritage—and the woman whose love defies all expectations.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Dorothy Elbury
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