As the daughter of the Earl of Hollinworth and an invited guest, she was expected to fully participate in the silly, childish games that marked the penultimate evening of the Twelfth Night celebration at Weatherby Hall. Except that she could not tolerate parlor games and had thought Lord Weather...
She had also related Meggy's assertions about Benjamin's lies, but Nicholas had dismissed them outright. That had made Julia feel somewhat better. If her brother still believed in Benjamin, that was enough for her. Not that she had ever truly considered not believing in Benjamin. She knew bett...
"As I am not going to be dancing, I will take your word for it," Jane finally replied through gritted teeth, though she tried, and probably failed, to keep a calm expression on her face. "And might I remind you that Lord Covington is not your betrothed yet. Father said he would not sign the fin...
He knew that with absolute certainty in both his heart and his mind. In the park clearing, he realized that Amy was coming to understand it as well. There was no future for them, only ruin. Much as he longed to reclaim his place in society, he never would. He would never be a viscount. He wo...
