The Duke's Blind Temptation by Paige Cameron

Author:Paige Cameron [Cameron, Paige]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Adult, Erotic, Historical Romance
ISBN: 9781610343534
Google: qk9CjZO35okC
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Goodreads: 10985161
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand
Published: 2011-03-13T11:00:00+00:00

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The weather was perfect for the Saturday gathering. A cool breeze came through the open french windows as the small country quartet tuned their instruments. Ellie hurried upstairs after dinner to check her appearance and collect herself. She stood at the window imagining what might be happening at Rafe’s hunting lodge. As far as she knew, his parents were still in residence. She hadn’t overheard any further conversations regarding Rafe and had decided she’d best not ask questions.

Her mother stepped into Ellie’s room. “Ellie, what are you doing upstairs? The musicians are ready to start playing. Lord Marshall asked me about you. I assured him you would be right down.”

“I will be, Mama.”

“Whatever is the matter? You haven’t been yourself these past few weeks.”

“Deciding on the man I’m to spend the rest of my life with is a very serious matter, Mama. I have been pondering my future.”

“Good. It’s time you married. Although, you’ve shown no particular preference for any of the young men that have been interested in you in the past. Both your sisters have made advantageous marriages. As I told you the other day, I expect no less from you.”

Ellie gathered her silk shawl tight around her shoulders. “I’m ready. Let’s go find me a proper husband.” If her mother noticed the cynical tone in her daughter’s voice, she ignored it.

Feet dragging, Ellie followed her mother downstairs. Lord Harvey Marshall stood at the bottom, a smile on his round face. He was a cheerful sort, liked by his male friends and viewed as a nice man by the ladies. His brown hair had begun to thin on top, and Ellie noted the beginning of a paunch. He’d make her a dependable husband.

“May I have this dance, Miss Upton?” Lord Marshall bowed.

She curtsied, took his arm, and they entered the crowded ballroom that had been decorated with fragrant flowers and numerous candles. Couples had begun to arrange themselves in sets around the dance floor. Ellie smiled at familiar faces and took her place across from Lord Marshall.

Lord Turner nodded to her from farther down the row. This promised to be a trying night. Pasting a smile on her face, she stepped forward to the music.

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