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In the glittering society of Regency England, Josie James, cheeky and unconventional, boldly rejects the era’s strict expectations. She throws away her corset, charms the horse‑race crowds, and shares a clandestine kiss with a rakish rake—only to be discovered. Determined to refuse an unwanted match, she faces obstacles beyond her control: her chaperone vanishes on mysterious appointments, her guardian is away on a wedding trip, and the Earl of Mayne is preoccupied with his French fiancée. Amidst the relentless pressure of a marriage arranged by pomp and propriety, Josie’s yearning for genuine affection and autonomy creates a tension that may yet turn an inevitable union into the season’s most unexpected match.
First publish date: November 28, 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Eloisa James
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