Deceived by Desire
by Marie Force
2020-12-29 20:02:14
From New York Times bestselling author Marie Force comes a glittering tale of star-crossed romance set amid the lavish mansions and decadent lifestyles of early 20th century Newport, Rhode Island. But even in an age of great fortune, the heart has it...
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From New York Times bestselling author Marie Force comes a glittering tale of star-crossed romance set amid the lavish mansions and decadent lifestyles of early 20th century Newport, Rhode Island. But even in an age of great fortune, the heart has its own idea of true riches . . . Wealthy American industrialist Aubrey Nelson has invited the Duke and Duchess of Westbrook to visit his familyâs Newport seaside âcottageâ for the summer. With his parentsâ departure from New York delayed, Aubreyâs mother sends him ahead to oversee preparations for their guests. But when he arrives, heâs surprised to find the house and staff in disarray . . . With much to do and little time, Aubrey comes to rely on the housekeeper, a lovely young Irish woman named Maeve Brown. And when he also finds himself confiding in Maeve about more personal matters, he tells himself itâs merely their close proximity that draws him to the compassionate, hard-working beauty. Yet when he suspects Maeve is in danger, Aubrey realizes his feelings for her have grown much deeper than they should have. For what will his mother, who dreams of a society match for her son, have to say when she arrives to discover heâs lost his heart to a girl of the working class? Praise for Duchess by Deception âForce has crafted a masterpiece with the perfect amount of romance.â âPublishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
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