The Paid Companion
Amanda Quick
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars
3.84
· Steam/Spice level: 3 of 5
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· 34 ratings · Published: 29 Mar 2005
The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical-he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiancée will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion.
Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, the fire in her golden eyes sways him to make a generous offer.
Her sorry financial circumstances-and dreams of a life of independence-convince her to accept. But St. Merryn appears to be hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy London home. Elenora soon discovers that this lark will be a far more dangerous adventure than she'd been led to believe. And the Earl of St. Merryn will find that the meek and mild companion he'd initially envisioned has become a partner in his quest to catch a killer-and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his practical heart.
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- suspense 12
- historical 12
- victorian 12
- mystery 12
- fantasy 10
- paranormal 9
- rich hero 7
- regency 6
- curvy heroine 4
- bdsm 4
- men in uniform 3
- boss & employee 2
- fake relationship 2
- take-charge heroine 2
- alpha male 2
- poor heroine 2
- virgin heroine 2
- georgian 1
- funny 1
- class difference 1
- forced proximity 1
- vengeance 1
- male pov 1
- dual pov 1
- third person pov 1
- sassy heroine 1
- competent heroine 1
- independent heroine 1
- grumpy/cold hero 1
- possessive hero 1
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