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Grace Cabot and her sisters, recently revered members of high society, face ruin after the death of the Earl of Beckington. Desperate to protect their status, Grace hatches a scheme to enlist a wealthy viscount as her husband. When an illicit encounter with the wrong man leads to her being discovered in the arms of Jeffrey, the Earl of Merryton, the plot takes an unexpected and burning turn. Despite his initial reluctance, Jeffrey succumbs to Grace's temptation, and their union threatens to unravel their lives in a society that may deem them ruined. Yet their connection hints at a fresh beginning amid duty and discipline.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julia London
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