A desperate shop girl finds protection—and passion—in the arms of a wealthy stranger . . .“Nothing makes me happier than a new book by Joanna Shupe.”—Sarah MacLean, New York Times-bestselling author of Daring and the Duke
RITA® Finalist for Best Novella
Standing on the platform at Grand Central Depot, Ted Harper is surprised by a fiery kiss from an undeniably gorgeous damsel in distress. He's certain she’s a swindler who’s only after his money, but he's never met a woman so passionate and sure of herself. Disarmed, he invites her to spend the journey to St. Louis in his private car—perhaps against his better judgment . . .
Clara Dawson has long known how to take care of herself, but the savvy shop girl is at a loss when she witnesses—and becomes entangled in—a terrible crime. Desperation propels her into a stranger’s arms at the train station, but she hadn’t expected Ted to offer her the protection she so badly needs—nor did she expect their chemistry to develop more steam than the engine of the train. He’s everything she never thought she could have, and she’s everything he didn’t know he wanted. But as her secrets begin to unfurl, their fledgling romance could be in danger of derailing before they arrive at the next station.
Acclaim for the Knickerbocker Club novels:
“A rapid-fire plot and a smoldering love story produce Gilded Age gold.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A tremendously entertaining romance—sexy and clever—set in an era the genre has been waiting for.”—Sarah MacLean, New York Times-bestselling author of The Season
RITA® Finalist for Best Novella
Standing on the platform at Grand Central Depot, Ted Harper is surprised by a fiery kiss from an undeniably gorgeous damsel in distress. He's certain she’s a swindler who’s only after his money, but he's never met a woman so passionate and sure of herself. Disarmed, he invites her to spend the journey to St. Louis in his private car—perhaps against his better judgment . . .
Clara Dawson has long known how to take care of herself, but the savvy shop girl is at a loss when she witnesses—and becomes entangled in—a terrible crime. Desperation propels her into a stranger’s arms at the train station, but she hadn’t expected Ted to offer her the protection she so badly needs—nor did she expect their chemistry to develop more steam than the engine of the train. He’s everything she never thought she could have, and she’s everything he didn’t know he wanted. But as her secrets begin to unfurl, their fledgling romance could be in danger of derailing before they arrive at the next station.
Acclaim for the Knickerbocker Club novels:
“A rapid-fire plot and a smoldering love story produce Gilded Age gold.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A tremendously entertaining romance—sexy and clever—set in an era the genre has been waiting for.”—Sarah MacLean, New York Times-bestselling author of The Season
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About the author
Award-winning author JOANNA SHUPE has always loved history, ever since she saw her first Schoolhouse Rock cartoon. While in college, Joanna read every romance she could get her hands on and soon started crafting her own racy historical novels. She now lives in New Jersey with her two spirited daughters and dashing husband. Please visit Joanna at www.joannashupe.com or on Twitter @joannashupe.
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Publisher
Zebra Books
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Published on
Feb 23, 2016
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Pages
80
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ISBN
9781420140828
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Language
English
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Genres
Fiction / Historical / General
Fiction / Religious
Fiction / Romance / Historical / American
Fiction / Romance / Historical / General
Fiction / Romance / Historical / Victorian
Fiction / Romance / Historical / Viking
Fiction / Short Stories (single author)
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Google Commerce Ltd
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