He was grinning broadly. “I never imagined… Are you sure, Mademoiselle?” He had both her hands now and was smothering them with kisses. “I cannot give you the life you have here. I could perhaps manage a small apartment. I have money saved, but it would not be what you Read more…
As they led him in through the stable doors, a shadow detached itself from the interior and strolled out into the thin winter sunlight. “Clever horse,” the Marquis of Aldridge said. “Knows quite a few tricks.” “He does, yes.” James smiled. He had selected Seistan from the herd himself when Read more…
Miranda glanced between the pair. This was not exactly how she thought this conversation would be leading. Perhaps, if she could just get the marquis alone for a moment, she might still be able to get him to offer for her. Surely he would be swept away by her beauty Read more…
In Holly and Hopeful Hearts, Caroline’s hero attends house party hosted by Her Grace, the Duchess of Haverford. He’s grateful for Aldridge’s support more than once! *** Seated far from Esther, he had no opportunity to talk to her, not that dinner would have allowed him to press his case. Read more…
Grace watched the marquis in mild fascination, having never been on the receiving end of such a seduction, for lack of a better word. He seemed to be waiting for her response, but Grace could not find a reply. “The next step in this particular dance, Lady de Courtenay, is Read more…
Grace sat at the dining room table across from her sister who was glaring at her with furious eyes. If the table were any narrower, Grace was positive that her shins would be bruised from Miranda kicking them to show her displeasure. It was hardly her fault that Grace was Read more…
She had not imagined such a result when she had written to the duke to beg a refuge for her father, his distant cousin, who was failing in health and confused in mind. Papa was an ill-paid country vicar with a lifetime habit of giving away whatever came into his Read more…
