After leaving the army and falling out with his family, the Honorable Catesby Burgoyne is drowning his sorrows when he comes across a womanย being attacked by thugs. A fight is just what he needs, but littleย does he realize the lady he rescues will change his life.
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For Prudence Youlgrave is not just the victim of ruffians. Her life has been made a shambles by her selfish brother and brutish fiancรฉ.ย But she has a bold and courageous spirit Catesby canโt resist, and before he knows it, he finds he has rescued her again by marrying her himself.
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A reckless adventurer may be forgiven for such an impulse.ย But when Catesbyโs older brother suddenly dies, he finds himself Earl of Malzard, and Prudence is suddenly a most unlikely countess. Neither she nor Catesby are prepared to face the shock of his family.ย Still almost strangers, they have no one to turn to but each other, and it is in each otherโs arms that they find a love neither ever expected.
"Another jewel in Beverleyโs heavily decorated crown."โThe Romance Reader
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"A delightful blend of wit, intrigue, and emotional victories."โThe State (Columbia, SC)