REASON TO WEDΒ by Heather Boyd
Book Seven, Distinguished Rogues Series
Release Date: December 8, 2015
Genre: Regency Historical Romance
Heat Rating: Sizzling
Richard Hill, the Earl of Windermere, might desperately require a wife and heir, but thoughts of duty fly from his mind when he rescues Esme, Lady Heathcote, from the embarrassment of a failed affair. They usually never agree about anything. Heβs never even kissed the vexing widow. But when the opportunity arises to whisk her away for a no-strings-attached rendezvous, Richard canβt imagine a better way to spend a moonlit evening.
Esme has never lacked for admirers, but having Lord Windermereβs company goes a long way to ease the pain of losing her suddenly betrothed lover. And when Windermere suggests an affair, Esme is intrigued by the blazing-hot connection even while knowing their relationship has no future beyond his house party.
But as with any temptation, itβs a bargain theyβll soon regret.
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The hallway beyond the drawing room was filled to bursting with chattering guests and she moved smoothly through them, nodding and speaking occasionally to some. While she admired the elegance and comforts to be found in Lord Windermereβs home, she kept her eye out for Meriwether. She turned into the library, but the room was startlingly empty.
βLooking for me?β Windermere asked as he came to stand near. His gaze raked her from head to toe in the most gauche way.
Arrogant and presumptuous. βHardly. You should pay more attention to your guests and the health of your servants.β
Instead of taking the hint that she wasnβt in the mood to talk, he caught her hand and raised it to his lips. His blue eyes danced with amusement. βI do love when youβre friendly. How have you been, Esme?β
She scowled at him and withdrew her hand to her side. βIβve not given you leave to use my first name and I am not of a mood to spar with you. Go back to your other guests for amusement and send your butler to his bed. Anyone can see heβs on the verge of collapse tonight.β
βI already banished Oswin to rest.β He laughed suddenly. βYoung Pip has assumed his duties until Collins comes up.β
βJust as well,β she replied, thankful for such sensible decisions at last.
βOnly you would ever dare tell me what to do in my own home. I wanted to thank you for coming,β Windermere murmured. βBut to convince everyone weβre not at odds, you will have to talk to me occasionally with a little less acid in your tone.β
βWeβve spoken as much as needed to quell any gossip.β She smiled at him. βOr was it your wish to have me chivvy you out of your mopes too.β
βI will say again you were right.β Windermere sighed and raked a hand through his dark, wavy hair. βYouβre enjoying rubbing my nose in that business with Lady Bartlett, arenβt you?β
βPerhaps.β She smothered a laugh. He hadnβt wanted to believe he was being used until it was almost too late to extract himself from the connection. βYou were so indignant that day, and after venting your pique at me, you charged down the streetβon foot of all things, my man and your horse trailing after. I laughed for at least a whole day afterward. But I am sorry you were let down.β
He inhaled sharply, his jaw clenching before he relaxed and shook his head. βNo, youβre not. Youβre positively gloating that you were proved right about her.β
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About Heather Boyd
Bestselling historical author Heather Boyd believes every character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after, no matter how much trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes sizzling regency romance stories that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over twenty novels and shorter works. Catch her latest news www.heather-boyd.com. She lives north of Sydney, Australia, and does her best to wrangle her testosterone-fuelled family (including cat Morpheus) into submission.
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