Lucia, the illegitimate daughter of a prince and a
courtesan, loves to bend the rules as she engages in one
misadventure after another. Neglected by her father, this
is the only way she gets attention. However, after sneaking
away and attending a carnival, Lucia's father issues an
ultimatum -- marriage to an English peer within six weeks --
and he pressures a famous illustrious diplomat into finding
her a husband. Lucia harnesses her fury and prepares to
manipulate the diplomat into allowing her to find not a
fortune hunter, but a man who will love her.
Engaged in tense negotiations with the Turks and the
Greeks, Sir Ian Moore is astonished when he's recalled to
England for an absurd assignment. A highly incensed prince
demands his disobedient, illegitimate daughter marry a
strict husband who will prevent her from causing any more
embarrassment to him. After spending 14 years building his
career by negotiating peace and trade treaties, Ian is now
a matchmaker. Having always played by the rules, Ian
controls his disappointment and resentment and tackles his
new assignment.
Ian knows he's in trouble when he takes one look at Lucia.
It will take all of his skill to pull off a marriage, for
Lucia radiates an earthy sensuality more suitable for a
courtesan than a wife. Ian and Lucia engage in spirited
debates with Lucia challenging Ian every step of the way.
She chips away at his reserve, while he sees a lonely young
woman always pushed to the side. The weeks slip by and
Lucia falls in love with Ian, knowing he might desire her,
but he does not wish to marry her.
Ms. Guhrke beautifully captures the essence of the strong-
willed Lucia, who will use any weapon at her disposal to
control her future. Under her deft hand, readers will savor
the unpredictable romance between Lucia and Ian as they
learn the true meaning of love.
The illegitimate daughter of a prince and a notorious
courtesan, Lucia has been confined to schools and convents
for most of her life. But that hasn't stopped her from
causing one scandal after another. Exasperated, her royal
father decides that his exquisite hellion of a daughter
must be married immediately. And Sir Ian Moore, Britain's
most proper diplomat, is the perfect man to choose her a
groom.
Diplomacy, not matchmaker, is Ian's forte, but he vows to
get Lucia married off as soon as possible so that he may
return to his real duties. Yet, despite an abundance of
very eager, worthwhile candidates, none is a match for
Lucia's spirit and fire. And the more time Ian spends with
the infuriating beauty, the more reluctant he is to marry
her off. Could it be that he has already found Lucia the
perfect husband...and it is Ian himself?
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