The Christmas WishShunned by London society by the outrageous deeds of her father, Sarah Cresswell lives a peaceful life until she is asked to help find out who stole a priceless treasure from Lord Chance. As she guides Lord Chance through the seamy underside of London, she falls in love with him. But it's a love that can never be for the daughter of a notorious fugitive--unless her father steps in to make his daughter's cherished Christmas wish come true. |
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Page 10
... Chance felt a faint qualm before his determination returned . One day his brother's impetuous nature would land him in trouble not even Chance's considerable power would be able to save him from . He intended to halt his foolishness ...
... Chance felt a faint qualm before his determination returned . One day his brother's impetuous nature would land him in trouble not even Chance's considerable power would be able to save him from . He intended to halt his foolishness ...
Page 44
... Chance felt a prick of admiration at her skill . Had he not known with absolute certainty there was a very fine female form beneath that uniform , he might have been fooled himself . “ While you are distracting your brother and the ...
... Chance felt a prick of admiration at her skill . Had he not known with absolute certainty there was a very fine female form beneath that uniform , he might have been fooled himself . “ While you are distracting your brother and the ...
Page 108
... Chance felt he had been slapped in the face . Her father . No matter how unfair , he could not deny that the Devilish Dandy's legacy would haunt Miss Cresswell for eternity , a legacy that would ensure the doors of Society would remain ...
... Chance felt he had been slapped in the face . Her father . No matter how unfair , he could not deny that the Devilish Dandy's legacy would haunt Miss Cresswell for eternity , a legacy that would ensure the doors of Society would remain ...
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