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Lady Bernadette Marie Burton may be the richest widow in England, but like her dreams of finding true passion, her reputation is deteriorating. Cruel gossip, loneliness and hordes of opportunistic suitors have her believing Society couldn't be more vile...or dangerous. So when an attacker threatens her life, she finds safety in the most unseemly of places: the arms of a mysterious, Irish-American gang leader. His fortune stolen, young Matthew Milton is done playing the respectable gentleman. In the slums of New York, only ruffians thrive. But from the moment he arrives in London and encounters the voluptuous Lady Bernadette, he can't help but wonder about the finer pleasures he's missing. Or just how much he's willing to risk--not only to bed her, but to prove his worth....

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Marvelle adeptly explores the best and worst of social class divides in this unforgettable story. -Booklist on Forever and a Day (starred review) [A] quintessential romance. -Booklist on Prelude to a Scandal

Marvelle adeptly explores the best and worst of social class divides in this unforgettable story. -Booklist on Forever and a Day (starred review) [A] quintessential romance. -Booklist on Prelude to a Scandal

[A] quintessential romance. -Booklist on Prelude to a Scandal

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Delilah Marvelle loves writing historical romances with scandalous twists she digs up from history. She is a two time Golden Heart Finalist, an RT Reviewer's Choice Nominee and a double finalist in the Bookseller's Best Award. You can visit her at her website at www.DelilahMarvelle.com or visit her blog, A BIT O'MUSLIN which explores the naughtier side of history at www.DelilahMarvelle.blogspot.com

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