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“[Matthews’] books are classics and remind me of Georgette Heyer and Mary Balogh…simply wonderful.” —Jane Porter, New York Times bestselling author
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She Needed A Husband…
It’s been three years since Laura Hayes’s father died, leaving her and her invalid brother to subsist on the income from the family’s failing perfume business. But time is swiftly running out. What she needs is a husband, and fast. A noble gentleman who can rescue them all from penury. When a mysterious stranger arrives in the village, he seems a perfect candidate. But Alex Archer is no hero. In fact, he just might be the opposite.
He Wanted a Fortune…
Alex has no tolerance for sentiment. He’s returned to England for one reason only: to find a wealthy wife. A country-bred heiress in Surrey seems the perfect target. But somewhere between the village railway station and the manor house his mercenary plan begins to unravel. And it’s all the fault of Laura Hayes–a lady as unsuitable as she is enchanting.
From the beaches of Margate to the lavender fields of Provence, a grudging friendship slowly blossoms into something more. But when scandal threatens, can a man who has spent his entire life playing the villain, finally become a hero? Or will the lure of easy riches once again outweigh the demands of his heart?
From the Publisher
ASIN : B07VNLZL4D
Publisher : Perfectly Proper Press
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : October 22, 2019
Language : English
File size : 3.8 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 354 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1733056922
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 3 of 4 : Parish Orphans of Devon
Customers say
Customers find this book compelling and well-researched, with a sweet romance that includes no sex scenes. The characters are well-developed, with one customer noting how they don’t hide their feelings, and the writing is praised for its descriptions of the time period. They appreciate the emotional depth, with one review highlighting how the characters manage to overcome difficulties with their love, and the pacing receives positive feedback for its deep feelings.
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