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The Beauty of Bond Street

The Beauty of Bond Street, June 2005
Mayfair Bride Series - Book 3
by Jacqueline Navin

Berkley Sensation
Featuring: Gideon Hayworth, Earl of Ashford; Sophie Temple
336 pages
ISBN: 0425203565
Paperback
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"Third entry in the Mayfair Brides series is wonderfully sensual and mysterious."

Fresh Fiction Review

The Beauty of Bond Street
Jacqueline Navin

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Posted May 16, 2005

Romance Historical

After her brother's death, Lady May Hayworth learns of his many love affairs and the numerous children he left behind. She tries to undo his thoughtlessness by playing fairy godmother and giving her nieces an opportunity for a better life. Having successfully married off two nieces, she turns her attention to Sophie Temple. A guilty Sophie Temple, the daughter of an actress/courtesan, impersonates Lady May's niece. The true niece, who died at infancy, was the daughter of a fellow courtesan and friend of Sophie's mother. After her mother and "aunt's" death, Sophie is left penniless and with few options. She gives herself one season to catch a respectable husband and repay Lady May's generosity. Stumbling upon Gideon Hayworth at Lady May's house throws her good intentions aside. Falling in love with an unrepentant rake puts her plan in chaos. Gideon Hayworth, Earl of Ashford, recuperates from a dueling injury in his estranged aunt's home. Banished from society for his debauchery and his infamous affairs with married women, Gideon has spent the past few years avoiding ties with anyone. Staying at Lady May's and having glorious verbal battles with Sophie gives him exquisite pleasure and pain. Gideon will not marry, nor will he compromise Sophie. With a sensually wicked hero and a sassy heroine, THE BEAUTY OF BOND STREET is a delightful battle of wills, a romance tinged with mystery. In this third edition of the Mayfair Brides series, Ms. Navin has penned a wonderful read to enjoy on a summer day.

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SUMMARY

When Sophie Temple discovers a letter inquiring about a child her late aunt had borne some twenty years ago, Sophie decides to pose as the long lost child. She'll give herself one season to carry out the deception so she can make the best marriage possible. Unfortunately, she never counted on meeting Gideon Hayworth, Earl of Ashford. The dashing earl is anything but respectable, but suddenly he is all Sophie's heart desires.


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