And he certainly never expected that he would fall in love with her. She has no say in the matter, and is actually threatened by the brothel owner to not ruin the transaction. He pays a large sum for her to be his mistress-for as long as he deems desirable. Enchanted by the stunning, dark-haired girl with flashing bright eyes, he purchases her for his mistress, sweeping Kelsey into a world of astonishing family secrets, perilous rivalries and unconventional loyalties.īut Lord Derek is unaware of the true worth of the prize he has so frivolously acquired - never dreaming that his proud, spirited mistress is a highborn lady blessed with grace, wit and intelligence as well as beauty. Derek actually buys Kelsey in a house of ill repute. The man to win her is Lord Derek Malory, a dashing rakehell from a family of harming London rakes.  With fear and trepidation she enters the House of Eros, resigned to become the plaything of some well-heeled gentleman. There seems to be only one way to ensure Jean's well-being, and that is by sacrificing her own - Kelsey decides that she must sell herself to the highest bidder. Set in the Regency era, this historical romance follows Regina Ashton as. Kelsey Langton has been left penniless by her parents' death, and as the sole provider for her younger sister, Jean, she needs to find them both a home and a future. habitudes de Derek Malory, il nen a pas besoin, elles se jettent toutes dans ses bras Il lui semblait pourtant criminel dabandonner cette malheureuse aux. A fiery beauty seeks revenge on an arrogant seducer who has besmirched her name. The return of the unforgettable Malory family in a new passionate romance.

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