From Mary Blayney, the acclaimed author of Strangerโs Kiss, comes this irresistible new novel of historical romance featuring the Pennistan family. In Courtesanโs Kiss, an independent woman is determined to make her way in the worldโeven if itโs 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 societyโs restraintsโby 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. Thereโs only one obstacle in Miaโs pathโLord David Pennistan.
As a favor to his brother, Lord David agrees to escort Mia to his familyโs 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 Davidโs desire for his charge grows. When theyโre caught in a compromising situation, Lord David insists that she marry him. But thereโs only one thing Mia wants from David, and it isnโt his charity or his title. Can he convince her before itโs too late that the love she wants is already hersโto take or to lose forever? Can he win more from this untamed beauty than just a courtesanโs kiss?
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