Books like No Place For a Lady by Louise Allen
Miss Bree Mallory, a practical and fiercely independent coachwoman, has no time for the pampered aristocracy. Running the best coaching company in the area, she keeps her background secret and refuses to marry. An accidental encounter with the rakishly attractive Earl of Penrith - Max Dysart - changes everything. As Bree is drawn into society and falls in love, her independence will be put to the test as Max’s passionate kisses lure her into a world she never imagined.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Louise Allen
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