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Fancy Trewlove, born out of wedlock, runs a bookshop and longingly seeks a noble marriage to honor her mother’s wishes. Her dreams are disrupted when Matthew Sommersby, the widowed Earl of Rosemont, arrives in search of a quiet refuge from society’s scrutiny.
Their first meeting sparks a forbidden attraction that soon culminates in a passionate kiss, threatening to ruin Fancy’s reputation and jeopardise Matthew’s honor. As their love deepens, both must confront secret family histories, societal pressures, and the realities of their desires.
In this historical romance, Fancy struggles between the expectations of her family and true affection, while Matthew balances his title with his longing for privacy—revealing that true love can flourish against the rigid bounds of class and lineage.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lorraine Heath
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