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From bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes a grand historical romance series set in the lavish palace of an English duke, where duty and desire collide.
Sometimes the matchmaker finds a love of her own…
Lady Charlotte Sinclair has long given up her dreams of happily ever after. Years ago, a tragic accident claimed the life of her beloved fiancé, but somehow she found the strength to go on–as an independent woman with a secret double life that has earned her a fortune of her own. Lately, however, she has begun to yearn for something more…
While setting out to play matchmaker for her mother, Lady Charlotte meets a rugged, handsome stranger who saves her from a thief in the street, but her heroic rescuer soon turns out to be more mysterious—and dangerously captivating–than any man she has ever known. Swept away by passion into a glorious summer affair with a man who leads a double life of his own, she vows to live only for pleasure with no promises of tomorrow. But soon she must accept that one final night in the arms of a stranger might never be enough…
“A terrific story filled with passion, wit and heart.” – Romance Junkies
“There is no doubt that Ms. MacLean’s writing style is a gift from the gods.” – Romance Junkies
NOTE: This novel is currently out of print but a new ebook edition is available for pre-order at Amazon, to be released September 17. An reissued print edition will also be available September 17, 2020. Learn more. Please sign up for Julianne’s mailing list if you’d like to be informed about the release as more information becomes available.