Rebel Hearts, book 4
Love is the worst complication!
When a fire destroys her home, Theodora Dalton loses not only her every last possession, but her beloved father as well. Her nearest neighbor, Quinn Ford, graciously offers temporary lodgings to Theodora and her mother, but if she’s going to see them on their feet sooner than later, she’ll need employment. To that end, she convinces the viscount to employ her as his secretary. In her new position, she can manage Quinn’s disastrously unorganized affairs—while also attempting to prove her father’s death was more than mere accident. She has only to avoid the incredibly irresistible distraction that is the viscount himself.
Quinn, Viscount Maitland, has paternal troubles of a different sort. The Earl of Templeton has forever attempted to use Quinn for his own gain, but just when he believes his father can sink no lower, he deals Quinn the ultimate betrayal, sending him into a tailspin—and straight into the pleasurable arms of his new secretary. Theodora is efficient, smart and lovely…and the more his fondness for her grows, the more she seems determined to keep their affair strictly about business and mutual pleasure, with no hint of permanence. It will take some maternal meddling and an act of vengeance for Theodora to see the potential in a lasting merger…hopefully before it’s too late.
An Affair so Right is book four of the Rebel Hearts series. It is a steamy regency historical romance novel and can be read as a stand-alone.
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Father grabbed Quinn’s arm. “Impertinent whelp. How dare you.”
“I won’t allow you to choose my bride for me,” Quinn said in a mild tone. “I will make up my own mind about when I marry, too. You may scheme until your face is blue, but when I marry, believe me, it will not be for the good of my purse alone.”
The grip on his arm tightened to painful levels. “You will call on Miss Cushing tomorrow,” Templeton insisted.
Quinn had borne worse punishments and kept his face impassive. “I will not. I came to dinner tonight to remember Mary, with people who knew and loved her. I’ve no idea why you would disrespect Mother or Mary by forcing strangers upon us at such a time. We loved her more than you ever did.”
Father dug his fingers deeper, just as the other gentlemen stood and began to move noisily about the room. Quinn remained still, enduring the pain without flinching or pulling away. He’d been doing so for years. “Do not embarrass Mother, tonight of all nights,” Quinn warned.
Templeton released Quinn immediately.
Deacon returned, his face beaming an idiot smile. “Ah, Maitland. Are you free now to complete our conversation?”
“Indeed.” Deacon’s timing was impeccable. Despite his father’s plans, Quinn was determined to make his own way, to live his own life in peace now that the war was over. That was why he’d resigned his command so quickly after the war, before his father could hatch a new scheme designed to keep Quinn in his clutches.
He moved toward his friend without a backward glance for his father’s permission. He slapped Deacon on the shoulder and turned him toward the drawing room. “Now, tell me more about this problem you have?”
Deacon winced. “I’m afraid I’m going to need rather a lot of your help.”
“For what?”
“Finding a woman for me to marry, of course.”
“Oh.” Quinn stared at Deacon in astonishment. “I didn’t think you were serious about that.”
“Well, I am.” Deacon protested. “I’m tired of women who just want to sit on my lap a few times and then pretend they didn’t fancy me after all.”
Quinn choked on an oath. Now there was a picture he’d rather not have in his mind. “Ah, Deacon, now is really not the time for specifics of your intimate relations. When we’re done here, we could talk at my home if that suits?”
Deacon nodded quickly. “I knew I could depend on you.”
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Book Info
Publish Date: February 6, 2018
Digital ISBN: 978-1-925239-331
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-925239-348
Genre: Regency Historical Romance
Related Books
Rebel Hearts Series
1: The Wedding Affair (Felix and Sally)
2: An Affair of Honor (William and Matilda)
3: The Christmas Affair (Harper and Amy)
4: An Affair so Right (Quinn and Theodora)