Kate Westbrook has dreams far bigger than romance. Love won't get her into London's most consequential parties, nor prevent her sisters from being snubbed and looked down upon—all because their besotted father unadvisedly married an actress. But a noble husband for Kate would deliver a future most suited to the granddaughter of an earl. Armed with ingenuity, breathtaking beauty, and the help of an idle aunt with connections, Kate is poised to make her dreams come true. Unfortunately, a familiar face—albeit a maddeningly handsome one—appears bent on upsetting her scheme.
Implored by Kate's worried father to fend off the rogues eager to exploit his daughter's charms, Nick Blackshear has set aside the torch he's carried for Kate in order to do right by his friend. Anyway, she made quite clear that his feelings were not returned—though policing her won't abate Nick's desire. Reckless passion leads to love's awakening, but time is running out. Kate must see for herself that the charms of high society are nothing compared to the infinite sweet pleasures demanded by the heart.
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"Relatable and daring. If you're looking for a gateway drug to historical romance, this is it."
—Romantic Times Book Reviews (Seal of Excellence)
"Grant's economic, restrained style works beautifully to allow the depth of emotion that bubbles under the surface throughout the story to speak for itself."
—All About Romance (Desert Isle Keeper pick)
"[A] cleverly conceived and deftly choreographed Regency historical that is both lushly sensual and thoroughly romantic."
—Booklist (starred review)
"Memorable, witty, engaging, and heart-wrenching... It is a romantic, love- and life-affirming vision and a novel not to be missed."
—Miss Bates Reads Romance
"Top-notch character development, wickedly sweet sensuality, and witty humor. It adds another chapter to the fascinating Blackshear family saga."
—Library Journal
"Cecilia Grant has earned a spot on my auto-buy and my 'authors I want to high-five' lists."
—readingwithanalysis
Bantam, paperback, June 2013, ISBN-13: 978-0345532565