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Lord Lysander Blackstone, the stern Duke of Montcroix, has only one interest: increasing his considerable fortune. After a series of betrayals, he keeps his emotions buried deep. Money, after all, can't break a man's heart—or make promises it can’t keep. But when his reputation for being heartless jeopardizes a new business deal, he finds himself seeking a most unusual—and alluring—solution...
Once an up-and-coming ballerina, Miss Geneviève Valery is now hopelessly out of work. After refusing to become a wealthy patron's mistress, Nève was promptly shown the door to the streets. When she accidentally saves the life of a handsome duke, she doubts the encounter will go any better than her last brush with nobility. But instead of propositioning her, Montcroix makes Nève an offer she would be a fool to refuse: act as his fake fiancée in exchange for fortune enough to start over.
Only neither is prepared when very real feelings begin to grow between them. They both stand to win... but only if they’re willing to risk their hearts.
Horace Jenkins @howell.alex_290
August 29, 2022
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I love historical romances! This is my first book by this author, and I liked it. The Pretty Woman premise was intriguing. The heroine, Neve, was very compelling - beautiful, talented, and loyal. The hero, Stone, was almost as compelling - aristocratic and successful. They had great chemistry and plenty of sizzle. The storyline was predictable, but the change of scenery and the dialogue kept it fresh, although it drug just a bit in the middle. Overall, a good book, and I look forward to the next one in the series!