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Darius Carsington balances a life of scholarly pursuits with that of a rake, delighting in loose‑moral encounters and finding society’s perfect daughters tedious. He is drawn to Lady Charlotte Hayward, a woman whose flawless beauty and social grace mask a sophisticated understanding of how to avoid marriage.
Charlotte had learned early that trust and temptation can be painful, and she has since devoted herself to embodying the expected virtues of a Regency lady. Yet when Carsington’s presence challenges her convictions, the strict rules of manners and morality fray, forcing her to confront whether to obey her instincts or remain obedient to the social order.
First publish date: April 24, 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Loretta Lynda Chase
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