Second Chance Marquess
by Jessica Jefferson
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GENRE: Historical Romance
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BLURB:
When Wilhemina
Turner’s younger sister runs off with a young Lothario, she has no choice but
to turn to the notorious rake who broke his promise and her heart, for
assistance. George Bartlett, the Marquess of Chesterton, hasn’t forgotten the
woman who hurt him so many years ago, but can’t deny her request, knowing that
his brother’s reputation, and fortune, is at risk. A series of misfortunes leave
the straight-laced widow and committed bachelor stranded, sharing both close
quarters and old secrets. But when morning comes, will this unlikely pair find
a second chance at love?
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Excerpt One:
“Are you accusing Kitty of going after your brother for his
money?”
“She wouldn’t be the first.”
Willie set her jaw firmly, just as she always had when she
was angry. “A decade later and you’re still following your father’s example.
You still think the worst of women, don’t you?”
“I’m simply waiting to be proven wrong.”
“You were,” she said quietly, almost too low for him to
hear.
“Once, Willie, and even that’s debatable. Every woman after
you has fulfilled my lowest expectations.”
She looked away, a pale blush spread across the creamy pale
skin of her chest. “Mrs. Turner,” she reminded him, facing him once again.
“Kitty’s not like that. She doesn’t need his money.”
“Both your parents are gone and last time I knew, you hadn’t
a penny to your name. How can she not need my brother’s money?”
“Because I make sure she’s taken care of. I’d do anything
for that girl, no matter how silly or naïve she is. She’s still mine to take
care of.” She jutted her chin proudly, just as she always had. George had to
remind himself that this was no longer the stubborn, hopeful young woman he
once knew, but a strong, experienced widow standing before him.
“Mr. Turner left you comfortable then?”
“My finances are none of your concern. We are doing quite well
considering our circumstance.”
He found that hard to believe. “Beg your pardon, Mrs.
Turner, but a vicar and a viscount are two very different things. Now, if you
don’t mind, I’ll need to get on the road soon. I heard mention that there might
be a great deal of rain coming, possibly snow, and I doubt the weather will
hold off much longer.” He turned his back to her and continued gathering the
necessary items from around the study.
“I can’t allow you to go by yourself,” Wilhelmina protested,
ignoring his less than subtle hint that their discussion had ended. “There’s no
way I could possibly trust you to address this situation fairly after the
unwarranted judgement you’ve already made regarding Kitty’s character.”
“It’s only unwarranted if it’s not true and that remains to
be seen, now doesn’t it?”
“I won’t let you do it, George.”
The use of his given name stopped him cold. He took a deep
breath, then turned to her, arms folded across his chest. “What exactly do you
propose I do then, Mrs. Turner?”
“Take me with you.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Jessica
Jefferson makes her home in Almost-Chicago with her husband, two young
daughters, French bulldog Lulu, and English bulldog Pete. When she's not busy trying to find
middle-ground between being a modern career woman and Suzy-Homemaker, she loves
to watch "Real Housewives of [insert city here]" and performing
unnecessary improvements to her home and property.
Jessica
writes Regency-era historical romance with a modern twist where she invites her
readers to fall in love with romance again.
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