The chit's fighting wit and uncanny beauty were impossible to ignore In fact, she presented quite a challenge to his prowess with women and Nicholas never could resist a challenge. But if he had hoped to keep his new wife well in the background, be was sorely mistaken. In this sequel to An Arranged Marriage, Beverleys second book in her Company of Rogues series, Beth Armitage is content with her work as a teacher. In truth, such chivalry ran counter to his carefully wrought image of carousing, dissolute rogue, the guise so vital to his secret political mission. He was a renowned rake and scoundrel, and no doubt be thought the worst of her yet Eleanor wasn't sure how long she could hold out against his undeniable charm - or the secret desires of her own heart.įor the sake of family honor Nicholas Delaney agreed to marry a wronged young lady.
But marriage to Nicholas Delaney, brother of the Earl of Stainbridge, with his casual elegance and knowing smile was more than she'd bargained for.
In truth, such chivalry ran counter to his carefully wrought image of a carousing. Eleanor Chivenbam didn't put much past her vile brother, but even she bad not anticipated his greedy scheme to dupe a rich earl into mistaking her for a lightskirt! Her reputation in shreds, her future ruined, a defeated Eleanor was forced to agree to a hasty marriage of convenience. For the sake of family honor, Nicolas Delaney agreed to wed a wronged lady. From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience.
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