The Marquis and I
by Ella Quinn
2020-07-08 22:09:17
Trouble is no match for a lady of the extended Worthington familyâexcept when it comes in the form of a most irresistible gentleman . . . Lady Charlotte Carpenterâs brother-in-law has put an infamous brothel owner out of businessâyet it is Charlot...
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Trouble is no match for a lady of the extended Worthington familyâexcept when it comes in the form of a most irresistible gentleman . . . Lady Charlotte Carpenterâs brother-in-law has put an infamous brothel owner out of businessâyet it is Charlotte who suffers the consequences. Abducted by thugs and held at an inn, she is plotting her escape when sheâs suddenly rescued by a dashing gentleman. Only afterward does she realize sheâs seen him beforeâwith two courtesans! Unwilling to tarry with such a man, Charlotte makes her second escape. But it is too late to repair her reputation . . . A known gossip has spied Charlotteâs movements, and his report is speeding through the rumor mill. Soon, everyone knows that Charlotte spent the night with Constantine, Marquis of Kenilworth. And everyone agrees the only answer is marriageâincluding Constantine himself, his overjoyed motherâand his mistress! But Charlotteâs abductors arenât finished with her yet. Now Constantine will do anything to protect the spirited woman he loves and win her heart . . . Praise for The Worthingtons âThe happy and chaotic family life that takes place around the edges of the love story is what makes this novel so delightful. A fun read.â â Kirkus Reviews on It Started with A Kiss âQuinn offers a refreshing take on historical-romance conventions. . . . Grace Burrowesâ readers will also appreciate the intelligent commentary on issues of the day.â â Booklist on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
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