The Lady Tempts an Heir

A fake engagement brings together a lady with bold and daring dreams, and the heir whose heart she captured.

Tall, dark, and brooding-to say that American Maxwell Crenshaw stood out in the glittering ballrooms of London is an understatement. He vowed never to set foot in England again, but when a summons from his father along with an ultimatum to secure his legacy has him crossing the Atlantic for the last time, reuniting him with the delectable Lady Helena March, he can't deny the temptation she presents. Or the ideas she inspires…

Lady Helena March is flirting with scandal. Instead of spending her time at teas and balls in search of another husband, as is expected of a young widow, Helena pours her energy into The London Home for Young Women. But Society gives no quarter to unmarried radicals who associate with illegitimate children and fallen women, and Helena's funding is almost run out. So when the sinfully seductive Crenshaw heir suggests a fake engagement to save them both-him from an unwanted marriage and her from scorn and financial ruin-Helena finds herself too fascinated to refuse the sexy American.

As their arrangement of convenience melts oh so deliciously into nights of passion, their deception starts to become real. But if Max knew the true reason Helena can never remarry, he wouldn't look at her with such heat in his eyes. Or might the Crenshaw heir be willing to do whatever it takes to win the one woman he's never been able to forget…

Story Locale: Victorian London/Gilded Age New York

Series Overview: The Crenshaw family is a force to be reckoned with in financial circles. But even a fortune forged in railroads and steel can't buy entrance into the upper echelons of New York's high society. Only marriage can command that sort of power.

About the author

Harper St. George was raised in the rural backwoods of Alabama and along the tranquil coast of northwest Florida. It was a setting filled with stories of the old days that instilled in her a love of history, romance, and adventure. By high school, she had discovered the historical romance novel which combined all of those elements into one perfect package. She has been hooked ever since. She lives in the Atlanta area with her family and loves to hear from readers.

Summary

A fake engagement brings together a lady with bold and daring dreams, and the heir whose heart she captured—perfect for fans of Bridgerton!

Tall, dark, and brooding—to say that American Maxwell Crenshaw stood out in the glittering ballrooms of London is an understatement. He vowed never to set foot in England again, but when a summons from his father along with an ultimatum to secure his legacy has him crossing the Atlantic for the last time, reuniting him with the delectable Lady Helena March, he can’t deny the temptation she presents. Or the ideas she inspires…
 
Lady Helena March is flirting with scandal. Instead of spending her time at teas and balls in search of another husband, as is expected of a young widow, Helena pours her energy into The London Home for Young Women. But Society gives no quarter to unmarried radicals who associate with illegitimate children and fallen women, and Helena’s funding is almost run out. So when the sinfully seductive Crenshaw heir suggests a fake engagement to save them both—him from an unwanted marriage and her from scorn and financial ruin—Helena finds herself too fascinated to refuse the sexy American.
 
As their arrangement of convenience melts oh so deliciously into nights of passion, their deception starts to become real. But if Max knew the true reason Helena can never remarry, he wouldn’t look at her with such heat in his eyes. Or might the Crenshaw heir be willing to do whatever it takes to win the one woman he’s never been able to forget…

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Praise for The Lady Tempts an Heir

"Luscious historical romance"—PopSugar

“With sizzling chemistry, brilliant banter, and an unapologetically strong, feminist heroine, Harper St. George sets the pages ablaze!”—Christi Caldwell, USA Today bestselling author of Along Came a Lady

“Harper St. George just gets better and better with every book, penning the kind of page-turning stories that you will want to read again as soon as you finish each one. Max and Helena are my new favorite couple in the series.”—Lyssa Kay Adams, author of Isn't it Bromantic?

"The central couple’s palpable devotion is sure to delight. Series fans will not be disappointed."—Publishers Weekly

"Hits all the right notes."—Library Journal

Praise for Harper St. George

"Glittering ballroom romance bursting with the industry and wealth that so define Gilded Age heiresses."—Entertainment Weekly on The Heiress Gets a Duke
 
“A sparkling jewel of a love story, full to the brim with Victorian wit, romance, and heart-stopping heat.”—Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author on The Devil and the Heiress
 
"The Heiress Gets a Duke is a charming, compulsively readable delight and I can't wait for the next book from Harper St George's magical pen!"—Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author
 
"A sexy, emotional, romantic tale...Harper St. George is a must-buy for me!"—Terri Brisbin, USA Today bestselling author on The Heiress Gets a Duke
 
"Wit, seduction and passion blend seamlessly to create this deeply emotional romance...the perfect sensual escape."—Anabelle Bryant, USA Today bestselling author on The Heiress Gets a Duke

Product details

• Authors: Harper St George, Harper St. George, St. George Harper
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 22.02.2022
• EAN: 9780593197240
• ISBN: 978-0-593-19724-0
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 106 mm x 171 mm x 22 mm
• Series: The Gilded Age Heiresses
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Romance / General, Historical romance, FICTION / Romance / Historical / General, FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian