Heiress Without a Cause
Jan 2012 · Muses of Mayfair Book 1 · Sara Ramsey
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One title to change his life…
A disgraced son with a dark reputation, William Ferguson Avenel is content to live in exile in Scotland - until his father dies in the scandal of the Season, making him the new Duke of Rothwell and leaving him in charge of his young sisters. With rumors of insanity swirling around their family, the girls desperately need a chaperone. And he thinks he's found the lady for the job... until Rothwell discovers her dangerous secret life.
One chance to break the rules...
Lady Madeleine Vaillant may be the perfect chaperone, but she can't face her blighted future without making one glorious memory for herself. In disguise, on a London stage, she finds all the adoration she never felt from the ton. But when she's nearly recognized, she will do anything to hide her identity - even making a devil’s bargain with Rothwell, who saves her from discovery by claiming her as his mistress. She'll take the pleasure he offers - but Madeleine won't lose her heart in the bargain.
One season to fall in love...
Every stolen kiss could lead to discovery, and Rothwell's old enemies are determined to ruin them both. But as their dangerous passion ignites their hearts and threatens their futures, how can an heiress who dreams of freedom deny the duke who demands her love?
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Series: Muses of Mayfair #1
Other Books:
Scotsmen Prefer Blondes (Mayfair #2)
The Marquess Who Loved Me (Mayfair #3)
The Earl Who Played With Fire (Mayfair #4)
Genre: Regency Historical
Setting: London, 1812
Length: 94,000 words (full-length novel, currently free)
Sensuality: Hot
You may like this if you like: women in disguise, actresses, dukes, reformed rakes, female friendships, girls with secret artistic passions, and guys who aren't afraid to say they're in love
A disgraced son with a dark reputation, William Ferguson Avenel is content to live in exile in Scotland - until his father dies in the scandal of the Season, making him the new Duke of Rothwell and leaving him in charge of his young sisters. With rumors of insanity swirling around their family, the girls desperately need a chaperone. And he thinks he's found the lady for the job... until Rothwell discovers her dangerous secret life.
One chance to break the rules...
Lady Madeleine Vaillant may be the perfect chaperone, but she can't face her blighted future without making one glorious memory for herself. In disguise, on a London stage, she finds all the adoration she never felt from the ton. But when she's nearly recognized, she will do anything to hide her identity - even making a devil’s bargain with Rothwell, who saves her from discovery by claiming her as his mistress. She'll take the pleasure he offers - but Madeleine won't lose her heart in the bargain.
One season to fall in love...
Every stolen kiss could lead to discovery, and Rothwell's old enemies are determined to ruin them both. But as their dangerous passion ignites their hearts and threatens their futures, how can an heiress who dreams of freedom deny the duke who demands her love?
---
Series: Muses of Mayfair #1
Other Books:
Scotsmen Prefer Blondes (Mayfair #2)
The Marquess Who Loved Me (Mayfair #3)
The Earl Who Played With Fire (Mayfair #4)
Genre: Regency Historical
Setting: London, 1812
Length: 94,000 words (full-length novel, currently free)
Sensuality: Hot
You may like this if you like: women in disguise, actresses, dukes, reformed rakes, female friendships, girls with secret artistic passions, and guys who aren't afraid to say they're in love
Ratings and reviews
4.1
710 reviews
Laura Widiastuti
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March 12, 2016
I read it with smile plastered on my face through out the book. The humor really felt. I don't really read all the steamy scenes (because i'm too eager finding the next scene and how they untangle their mess) so i can't comment on those. Love the twist and plots that moves fast. Whatever the book is it is NOT boring. :)
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Jeanetta Monfort
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April 19, 2020
Lady Madeleine was orphaned at 10 while Ferguson was banished to Scotland by his father. They met following a performance of Hamlet in which Mad convincingly carried the lead. Ferguson determined to offer the actress his protection. Would he recognize Madeleine's ruse? How would a proper lady respond to this offer? Will they be able to preserve her reputation. Good characters and read.
Elaine Gecowets
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January 22, 2018
I never wanted this book to end..I can't wait to read the next one..Ms Ramsey is a creative writer and has fleshed out the characters beautifully . How fun it was to have the heroine a be modest,prudent,spinster.Who moonlights as a sensational actress.. Brilliant!!
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About the author
Hopelessly uncool as a child, Sara Ramsey has overcompensated by becoming obsessed with fashion, shoes, and #regencyworldproblems. She has great taste in Champagne, bad taste in movies, and a penchant for tiaras. She also believes in taking naps, wearing sunglasses at night, and using Oxford commas. Sara currently lives in San Francisco, California, where she can be found drinking overly-artistic lattes and working on her next Regency historical romance.
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