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Harriet Hathaway has dreamed of marrying the Earl of Roxley. A brief, passionate encounter at a London house party gives her reason to believe he will honor her wishes. Returning to London, Harriet discovers that the roguish earl is already poised to propose to another woman. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the complications that arise when a woman’s romantic hopes collide with the realities of aristocratic society.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Boyle
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