His Wicked Lady by Ruth Ann Nordin

Author:Ruth Ann Nordin
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: comedy, humor, sex, secret, historical romance, regency, regency romance, arranged marriage, virgin hero, inconvenient marriage
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin

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Regan kept fidgeting the entire time she got ready for the park, and her poor lady’s maid had trouble with her hair, something Regan kept apologizing for.

Her lady’s maid only laughed and assured her it was fine, adding, “I don’t mind at all, my lady. It’s just nice to see you happy. You’ve mourned for Lord Cantrell for a long time.”

“A part of me will always love him.” He had, after all, been a wonderful husband and her dearest friend. “But it is nice to be in love again.”

“Lord Cantrell would want you to fall in love.”

Regan smiled at her lady’s maid, grateful for the older lady’s support. It amazed her how easily people were accepting Malcolm. When Frederick died, she couldn’t imagine ever opening herself to another gentleman. But there was something about Malcolm that made her want to be with someone again.

She couldn’t believe Logan’s advice had paid off so well. She’d have to give him something to thank him for helping her.

Once her lady’s maid was done, she thanked her and went to Leonard’s room. When she saw he was awake but still resting on his daybed, she said, “I’m surprised you didn’t get up.”

“I was thinking,” he replied, sitting up in the bed.

She sat next to him. “Oh? What were you thinking about?”

“About my new father. Is he as important as he says?”

“He seems to think so.”

She couldn’t bring herself to completely agree that he was as important as he claimed. Influential, yes. There was no doubt he had connections, and those connections led to some fruitful endeavors. Importance, however, was a matter of perspective. She’d never heard of him before the evening she met him at the ball. As much as he fancied himself important in London, it didn’t seem the Ton agreed.

“Your new father,” she began, choosing her words carefully, “does business well. He understands money. He knows how to make it and keep it. Those are good traits, and it’ll be good for both of us.”

“Was my first father good with money?”

“Your first father wasn’t as profitable when it came to investing, but he did know how to make some money and keep it. He provided very well for you. You have a secure estate.” She rubbed her son’s back. “I hope you remember to be wise with it.”

“I will, Mother. Will my new father teach me to be wise?”

With a smile, she said, “I’m sure he will.” If there was one thing she suspected Malcolm loved more than anything else, it was talking about money. “All you have to do is ask, and I wager he’ll be the one talking all the time instead of you.” She rose to her feet and gestured for him to get out of bed. “Your new father wants to go to the park, and he’s asked us to go with him.”

“He’s back!”

“Yes, he is.”

The lad jumped off the bed.

“Leonard,” she called out before he ran for the door, “you need to change clothes. Those are for resting.

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