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Haunted by her history, Lady Caroline Martindale flees England for her godmother’s Venetian palazzo, seeking refuge from a society that prizes marriage. In Venice, her attempt to stay single draws the attention of a determined marquis, whose advances threaten her newfound freedom. Meanwhile, Gervais, Earl of Huntley, a man weary of matrimonial expectations, arrives to avoid a pompous parson’s mandate. The Earl’s rigid stance begins to waver when he encounters the captivating Lady Caro. What began as a desperate lie designed to keep Caro away from the marquis may become a shared opportunity for both to confront their fears and acknowledge a desire they cannot deny.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Ella Quinn
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