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Benjamin Nash, Marquess of Creslow, must marry, for he is the last of the family line. Desirous of a business arrangement instead of a love match, he hires a matchmaker, but on the way to the May Day festival where he will meet her, as well as his matches, he encounters an alluring lady who may suit him perfectly…
After her husband’s death left her a pauper, Rebecca Sweet relied on family for help and in return guided two of them to successful marriages. Engaged with her first real client, she plans to present him a gaggle of young ladies eager to wed. But when she realizes the marquess is the same dashing gentleman she met on the way to the festival, the task becomes far more complicated. Attraction simmers between them, however Nash wants a loveless marriage and Rebecca would only wed again for love. She must find him a bride before she loses her heart forever.
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Rebecca didn’t want his concern. She didn’t deserve it, especially about this. “Our relationship must remain professional.”
“There is nothing saying so.” Edging closer, the marquess lifted his hand as if he meant to touch her. Rebecca recoiled.
“Please don’t. There can’t be a repeat of what happened at Clipstone Hedge. This is a business arrangement. I can’t help you find a bride if you’re going to flirt with me or send me seductive glances or even if you try to comfort me. Anyway, I’m fine. In fact, I’d appreciate if you could keep your nose out of my personal affairs.”
He exhaled. “All right. I would like to make one final comment about that evening, if I may. No, I’m going to do it anyway.” His gaze locked with hers, and he spoke in a soft, sensual tone that stirred a keen yearning inside her. “I regret not spending the night with you. I do hope you’ll find someone else to finish what we started—you deserve that after the husband you had.”
“You shouldn’t say such things.” Now she wanted to be proper? After what she’d allowed him to do to her in that library? Her body heated.
“I will still hope we can be friends,” he said with a faint smile. “When you find me a bride, perhaps I can repay the favor by finding you a lover.”
Her breath caught when he spoke that last word. Willing her ardor to cool, she lifted her chin. “I expect payment for my services, not a trade of favors.”
He chuckled, his eyes sparkling in the afternoon sun. “Fair enough. I’d still be glad to help—in any way you deem necessary. For you see, Mrs. Sweet, whether you like it or not, I think we are friends. Only a friend will be able to ensure I don’t choose a poor marchioness.”
About the Author:
USA Today Bestselling Author Darcy Burke loves history, her family, and cats (not in that order). She’s published over fifty captivating, compelling historical and contemporary romance novels and novellas. It all started with The Magic Swan when she was 11 years old, a happily ever after about a swan addicted to magic and the female swan who loved him—with exceedingly poor illustrations. She still has plenty of ideas and writes (it seems) constantly in between hanging with her family, playing games, listening to the Dave Matthews Band, bingeing period TV shows, and chilling with her seven rescue cats. Join her Reader’s Club.
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Great excerpt and cover.
Sounds like a book I would enjoy!
This sounds like a really good book.
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I love the cover!