Everything was so much simpler…
When he was wicked.
In every life there is a turning point.
A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one
knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael
Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the
first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.
After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they
chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never
permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at
Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it
was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately
for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain
Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer -- the
occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper
celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.
But that was then…Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is
free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her
dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her
of his love…until one dangerous night, when she steps
innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than
even the most wicked of secrets…
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