The Earl's Inconvenient Wife
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The obvious solution: A marriage of convenience!
Julia Justiss' passie voor zeelieden en geschiedenis is diep geworteld in haar jeugd, doorgebracht in de buurt van het koloniale stadje Annapolis, Maryland. Al op twaalfjarige leeftijd was ze een junior gids, die bezoekers onderdompelde in een plaats die doordrenkt was van revolutionaire ijver. Haar langdurige observatie van toekomstige marineofficieren aan de United States Naval Academy leek haar uiteindelijke huwelijk met een van hen te voorspellen. Haar literaire reis, beginnend met favoriete settingen van het oude Egypte tot Regency Engeland, evolueerde van notitieboekjes met verhaalinspiratie tot poëzie en journalistiek, voordat ze zich volledig toelegde op historische romans. Nu, woonachtig in Oost-Texas, vindt ze inspiratie in landschappen die klassieke verhalen oproepen, en wijdt ze zich met passie aan het ambacht van het verhalen vertellen.







The obvious solution: A marriage of convenience!
ONCE A RAKE...Known as 'Magnificent Max', diplomat Max Ransleigh was famed for his lethal charm until a political betrayal left him exiled from government and his reputation in tatters. He seems a very unlikely saviour for a well-bred young lady. Except that Miss Caroline Denby doesn't want to be saved...she wants to be ruined! To Caroline, getting married is tantamount to a death sentence, and meeting the rakish Max at a house party seems the answer to her prayers...Surely this rogue won't hesitate to put his bad reputation to good use? Ransleigh Rogues Where these notorious rakes go, scandal always follows...
Her good friend... Is suddenly a duke's heir!
To save herself and her brother from her cousin's machinations, Gwennor Southford flees in the dead of night - in a gypsy caravan! Safe with her aunt in Harrowgate, only one thing stands between Gwennor and a proper marriage . . . one unforgettable evening with Gilen de Mowbry. Upon meeting the young lady, Gilen is surprised to find her familiar. Could this demure miss be the gypsy lass who danced for him in the moonlight?
An infamous gentleman, a scandalous lady... a perfect match. Dangerously handsome, rakishly charming, William Taverner never planned to settle down - yet with his estate in ruins, the impoverished lord's only hope is to wed an heiress. But to his dismay, the one woman who stirs his ardor and excites his mind is a penniless musician's daughter
Faith Wellingford Evers, Duchess of Ashedon, is tired of Society's endless gossiping about her failings and her late husband's infidelities. Seeking escape one night, she's attacked by ruffians - but is saved by an unlikely figure from her past! Having risen from penniless orphan to Member of Parliament, David Tanner Smith is no longer the quiet boy Faith once knew. With their first spine-tingling kiss, their old friendship is transformed. And in its place is an explosive mix of illicit encounters and forbidden desire..
Set in 1830s England, the story intertwines the lives of a soldier who has become a duke and a modern-day Cinderella. As their paths cross, they navigate societal expectations and personal challenges, exploring themes of love, identity, and transformation. The narrative promises a blend of romance and adventure as these two characters from different worlds confront their destinies and the barriers that stand in their way.
The protagonist is resolute in her choice to remain a spinster, defying societal expectations of marriage. As she navigates her life, she encounters various challenges and relationships that test her independence and convictions. Through her journey, themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the complexities of love and friendship are explored, showcasing the struggle between personal desires and societal pressures. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the meaning of fulfillment and the true essence of companionship.