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Set against the backdrop of Victorian London’s high society, "Let It Be Love" follows Jonathon Effington, the Marquess of Helmsley, whose reputation as a charming libertine has left no lady untouched. During the annual Christmas Ball, Jonathon intends to choose another lead for an evening of indulgence when a surprising stranger, Fiona Fairchild, steps forward with a bold marriage proposal. Fiona, whose sisters depend on a wedding to secure their inheritance, sees impending doom without the union. Jonathon, a man who has never considered marriage, is confronted with a proposal that could jeopardise both their futures. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the societal pressures of marriage in the nineteenth‑century aristocracy.
First publish date: October 25, 2005
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Victoria Alexander
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