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Kelsey Langton faces an impossible choice when the deaths of her parents leave her and her younger sister, Jean, destitute. With no safety net and a future on the line, she resolves to sell herself at auction, hoping to secure their home and honor.
The market is fierce, and the most compelling bid comes from Lord Derek Malory, a charismatic rake from a line of London rogues. He intends to bring her into his household as a mistress, unaware that Kelsey is in fact a noblewoman of wit and grace. The arrangement thrusts Kelsey into an intimate world of class contradictions, dangerous rivalries, and unexpected loyalty.
As she navigates the House of Eros and Lord Malory’s expectations, both characters confront their hidden desires and the realities of their social identities. Secret family ties are uncovered, and a bond that starts with a transgressive purchase grows into a complex love affair, reshaping their destinies within the rigid confines of Regency society.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Johanna Lindsey
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