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The Marquis of Westham, a noble in London’s peerage, anticipates a quiet reunion after a five‑year absence, only to find his home filled with strangers recruited by his ambitious butler and a discreet classified ad. Morgan Drummond’s plan to evict the unwelcome tenants is challenged by Miss Emma Clifford, a debutante who uses blackmail to further a good cause. As Morgan is drawn into London’s fashionable social scene, he realizes he may be falling for the very woman he despises.
Set in Regency‑era London, the novel explores the dynamics of nobility, class, and romance while highlighting the unexpected alliances formed in the pursuit of privilege and desire.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Kasey Michaels
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