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Fiction. Literature. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML: The USA Today bestselling author gives readers "a delightfully heartwarming escape into the sparkling world of the Regency. Ella Quinn weaves magic" (Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author). Meet the soon-to-be Earl and Countess of Worthington in the first book in a dazzling series . . . Lady Grace Carpenter is ready to seize the day�or rather, the night�with the most compelling man she's ever known. Marriage would mean losing guardianship of her beloved siblings, and surely no sane gentleman will take on seven children not his own. But if she can have one anonymous tryst with Mattheus, Earl of Worthington, Grace will be content to live out the rest of her life as a spinster. Matt had almost given up hope of finding a wife who could engage his mind as well as his body. And now this sensual, intelligent woman is offering herself to him. What could be more perfect? Except that after one wanton night, the mysterious Grace refuses to have anything to do with him. Amid the distractions of the Season he must convince her, one delicious encounter at a time, that no obstacle�or family�is too much for a man who's discovered his heart's desire . . . Praise for the Worthingtons series "A classic Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes."�Caroline Linden, USA Today bestselling author "The happy and chaotic family life that takes place around the edges of the love story is what makes this novel so delightful. A fun read."�Kirkus Reviews "A refreshing take on historical-romance conventions."�Booklist.… (more)
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I do like Lady Grace Carpenter and Mattheus, Earl of Worthington. The shoe is definitely on the other foot here. It is Lady Grace who seduces the handsome Worthington, Matt to his siblings and friends. Of course, cuspid's arrow ever sharp, just makes Mt Vesuvius'
But, for Grace this was a one night of opportunity never to be repeated. For Mattheus it was a waking call to true love.
Grace has guardianship of her siblings, a hard fought battle, that she doesn't wish to give up any rights to. If she marries that guardianship is in danger. A risk she refuses to take.
As Matt pursues his mystery woman and Grace deftly eludes him, the hide and seek that ensues is accompanied by a veritable tribe of siblings of all ages and two Great Danes.
There's some hilarious happenings, especially with the siblings, some threatening situations, heaps of romantic entanglements that happen as Grace and Matt collide, all the while trying to stave of gossip within the ton.
Lots of fun.
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