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
“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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The book is on sale for $0.99.
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Jessica will be awarding a
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during the tour.
the book sounds amazing. thank you for the chance.. :))
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