Lovely, inquisitive and independently minded Mia Castellano
just had to let her curiosity get the best of her. She
didn't mind, as she got the information she needed to make
her own decision, but the ton didn't respond well to non-
compliant unmarried females. If Mia didn't worry
about her loss of reputation, her guardian, Elena, the
Duchess of Meryon did!
The Duchess requested Mia join her at their family home in
Derbyshire, where Elena was in confinement expecting her
third child. To make matters worse, the Duke, Lyn
Pennistan, demanded that his stern, no-nonsense and
short-tempered brother, Lord David, be the person to escort
her there. Yes, twas little wonder Mia spent many a
daydream and conversation extolling the virtue of the
courtesan's life with all its freedom.
As trouble besets them on their journey, Mia and Lord David
are forced into a situation where they truly have to help
each other. When their almost idyllic seclusion is
crudely interrupted, they realize they still have to face
the larger reality that awaits them when they return to
Derbyshire. Will magic moments ever be found again?
Mary Blayney has woven a fabulous and fascinating Regency
Romance focusing on the tensions and transitions between
the old and the new as England moves toward becoming a more
modern society. As the carriage moves on its journey, Mia
and David also move forward in their thinking about what is
important to them; and how they can find a place beyond the
narrow confines of the ton, and the expectations of their
times. Blayney is particularly skillful in how she develops
the character of Lord David Pennistan as he gradually lets
down his barriers and begins to appreciate Mia's
resiliency and delightful ways.
COURTESAN'S KISS book four in the Pennistan Family Series.
It is an enthralling read on its own and even better to read
as a series! A treat you are sure to enjoy!
From Mary Blayney, the acclaimed author of Stranger’s
Kiss, comes this irresistible new novel of historical
romance featuring the Pennistan family. In Courtesan’s Kiss,
an independent woman is determined to make her way in the
world—even if it’s a scandalous one. But first she must
escape a nobleman with plans of his own
In the
wake of a broken engagement and shunned by the ton, Mia
Castellano does not retire to the country, as a proper young
lady might, but sees her chance to escape society’s
restraints—by becoming a courtesan. In her mind, no
unmarried young woman is as free as a courtesan. She alone
controls her destiny: managing her own money, having her own
house, choosing her lovers. There’s only one obstacle in
Mia’s path—Lord David
Pennistan.
As a
favor to his brother, Lord David agrees to escort Mia to his
family’s home in Derbyshire, where her guardian awaits. Mia
attracts nothing but trouble from the outset of their
journey, yet with every adventure they share, Lord David’s
desire for his charge grows. When they’re caught in a
compromising situation, Lord David insists that she marry
him. But there’s only one thing Mia wants from David, and it
isn’t his charity or his title. Can he convince her before
it’s too late that the love she wants is already hers—to
take or to lose forever? Can he win more from this untamed
beauty than just a courtesan’s kiss?
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