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Four young women enter London high society, each intent on finding a suitable husband through wit and wit. Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family, uses her beauty and intellect to attract a nobleman. Her most ardent admirer, the wealthy Simon Hunt, offers pleasure but no marriage, challenging her resolve. With friends scheming to bring an appropriate suitor, Annabelle faces the temptation of Simon’s passionate embrace. On one summer night, she succumbs, discovering that love can be the most dangerous game of all.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lisa Kleypas
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