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Zusatztext “Every word sparkles like a diamond of the first water. I can't wait for Kate Noble's next treasure of a book!”—*Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author “A wonderfully entertaining, delightfully effervescent romance.”—Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author “Simply sublime.”— Booklist (starred review) “Noble's dazzling debut is witty, filled with the atmosphere of the era and brimming with unforgettable characters and a refreshing plot.”— RT Book Reviews “An amusing historical romance...Humorous [and] fast-paced...Readers will appreciate this lighthearted late regency romp.”—The Best Reviews Informationen zum Autor Kate Noble is the national bestselling, RITA-nominated author of numerous historical romances, including the acclaimed Blue Raven series and the Winner Takes All series. Her books have earned her several accolades, including comparisons to Jane Austen, which just makes her giddy. Klappentext In national bestselling author Kate Noble's "delectable and delightful"* historical romance debut! a pair of mismatched lovers unwillingly find themselves engaged in a most scandalous position… Miss Gail Alton was not having a good day. Or a good year. First! she's strong-armed into attending the Season as a foil to her beautiful sister Evangeline. Then! while riding her mare in the park! she gets toppled by a stuffy! self-important! too-handsome-by-half "gentleman" who has the audacity to blame her for their fall into the chilly lake! Little does Gail know that the very same man will soon be found in a compromising position with her sister... Forced into asking for Evangeline's hand in marriage! Maximillian! Viscount Fontaine! can't take his mind off the irksome girl who threw him from his horse and who can match wits with him at every turn. He's determined to follow through with his best intentions! yet he can't deny that Gail makes him want to cast propriety aside-and whisk away the sister of his soon-to-be bride... Zusammenfassung In national bestselling author Kate Noble's “delectable and delightful”* historical romance debut, a pair of mismatched lovers unwillingly find themselves engaged in a most scandalous position… Miss Gail Alton was not having a good day. Or a good year. First, she’s strong-armed into attending the Season as a foil to her beautiful sister Evangeline. Then, while riding her mare in the park, she gets toppled by a stuffy, self-important, too-handsome-by-half “gentleman” who has the audacity to blame her for their fall into the chilly lake! Little does Gail know that the very same man will soon be found in a compromising position with her sister... Forced into asking for Evangeline’s hand in marriage, Maximillian, Viscount Fontaine, can’t take his mind off the irksome girl who threw him from his horse and who can match wits with him at every turn. He’s determined to follow through with his best intentions, yet he can’t deny that Gail makes him want to cast propriety aside—and whisk away the sister of his soon-to-be bride......
