LAUREL WAS CERTAIN she’d misunderstood, for no man in his right mind would ask such a thing of the very girl who’d almost cut short his existence. She shook her head and laughed lightly. “Ah, I suppose I deserved that jest. Well done, sir. Marry me? For a moment, you had me believing you were ser...
DAISY ENTERED Lord Hastings’ residence escorted by the Mongol horde also known as her family. They presently surrounded her and pushed her along on their slow migration up the receiving line, paying more attention to her than usual during their progress. Her mother was going on and on about Augus...
Lily asked Eloise, once more alone with her now that Ewan and Meggie had departed. Eloise, who usually adored gossip, chose precisely that moment to repent her ways and embrace discretion. Imagine! Lily’s trusted informant regarding all things scandalous declined to discuss the reason, advising t...
Nicola accosted Rose as soon as she and the rest of her family made their way into Lord and Lady Winthrop’s elegant townhouse the following evening. Rose’s ankle was feeling better so she had decided to attend the musicale after all. Her improving ankle and the dozen desperate notes from Nicola b...
Ian had called her Daffy again. What had happened to suddenly overset him? Was it the letter? He hadn’t even opened it before he’d shot to his feet. They’d all been having a lovely time. Felicity was an adorable mix of imp and angel, and Dillie had loved her on sight. Who wouldn’t love those brig...