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Don Juan, the Earl of Everdon, has seen his reputation tarnished by scandal after his wife leaves him shortly after their wedding. Newly widowed, he is determined to secure an heir and is quick to court Lady Deirdre Stowe, a quiet, well‑bred woman who seems a suitable match. Complicating matters, Lady Deirdre is already enamored with another man and has promised to say "yes" to any proposal deemed appropriate. Faced with her reluctance, Don Juan concocts a sham betrothal that satisfies both parties. Their playful dance of deception soon takes unexpected turns, tested by the challenges of love, duty, and society’s expectations during the Regency period.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jo Beverley
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