Tempted Lady (Avon Historical Romance)

A New York Times–bestselling author delivers a "lively and surprising read" in this "heartwarming" Regency romance about a widow who finds forbidden passion (Publishers Weekly). Deborah Percival is determined to discover passion in a man's arms, not duty in a dull marriage. Marry the local vicar—a stodgy man with six impossible children? Never! When Deborah becomes stranded at a countryside inn, the tantalizing Anthony Aldercy, the Earl of Burnell, offers her the chance to fulfill her dreams. Deborah knows she should say no—but how can she resist?

The earl is determined to repair his reputation, and a marriage to a demure high-born lady of the ton will do this. However, he cannot deny Deborah's charms. Her lush curves tease his senses, while her delicious honesty touches his heart. But when she disappears, he's desperate, so he searches all of London to find her, refusing to rest until he brings her into his life—and his arms—again.

Perhaps Deborah is not the only one being tempted. "I love Cathy Maxwell," says Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series.

The Earl of Burnell is determined to repair his reputation, and a marriage to a demure high-born lady of the ton will do this. But when the tantalizing Deborah Percival becomes stranded at a countryside inn, he cannot deny her charms. Her lush curves tease his senses, while her delicious honesty touches his heart. Deborah, a widow, is determined to discover passion in a man's arms, not duty in a dull marriage. Marry the local vicar—a stodgy man with six impossible children? Never!

When Deborah disappears, the earl becomes desperate and searches all of London to find her, refusing to rest until he brings her into his life—and his arms—again. Perhaps Deborah is not the only one being tempted in this "heartwarming" Regency romance, a "lively and surprising read" from a New York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). "I love Cathy Maxwell," says Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series.

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