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Sensible and determined Miss Judith Shelton is secretly a fortune hunter, eager to secure prosperous futures for her orphaned siblings. She engineers elaborate plans to win the attention of the wealthy Viscount Westfall, believing a match will bring stability to her family.
Peregrine Campion, the viscount’s trusted business partner, is wary of Judith’s scheming ways, hating a conniving woman. Yet he gradually sees the devotion in her actions toward her siblings and the passionate heart that beats beneath her stoic exterior. As their interactions deepen, Peregrine questions whether his prejudices were misplaced and considers that love may be waiting on his doorstep.
The novel explores themes of ambition, family, love, and the social expectations of Regency society, offering a blend of romance and traditional Regency intrigue.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Louise Bergin
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