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Jack Rigg, Earl of Raleigh, boasts a storied past—from duels at dawn to the battlefield at Waterloo—and now faces his greatest test: an unplanned marriage to the cunning and alluring Ellie Hill. It all began in Paris, when Jack rescued Ellie—disguised as the cardsharp Aurora—from a tavern brawl. Their chance, passionate encounter in his rooms tightens into a bond that could alter Jack’s destiny. For the poor vicar’s daughter, this alliance is as intoxicating as it is dangerous, especially when a menacing conspirator threatens to terminate their burgeoning love before it even begins. Amid Regency England’s aristocratic intrigue, Jack must prove that he can be the gentleman her dreams demand while navigating the perils of public scandal, hidden agendas, and a rapidly evolving romance.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elizabeth Thornton
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