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The Paid Companion
"Once again, the incomparable Quick has whipped up a delectable Regency romance" ( Booklist ) about an ice-cold business agreement that turns into something far more heated.
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With 41 bestsellers to her credit, Jayne Ann Krentz (aka Quick) still approaches a new project as if novel writing were a just-discovered pleasure she can't wait to share. This late Regency romance offers her signature goodies. Elenora Lodge loses the manor to which she was born and thus becomes the eponymous paid companion. She is, of course, plucky, intellectual, democratic, lovely and unabashedly eager to surrender her virginity to the right man: "Sensation whipped through her; a glorious...
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In her latest "New York Times" bestseller, Quick "has whipped up a delectable Regency romance" ("Booklist"). The Earl of St. Merryn seeks a woman to pose as his fiance to keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. His plan never included falling in love.
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We found 14 used copies and 1 new copy of this book. (Show all copies of ISBN 9780515144154)
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his gloomy Rain Street home. She is soon to discover that his secrets are even darker than his decor, and that this lark will be a far more dangerous adventure than shea (TM)s been led to believe. And Arthur, Earl of St. Merryn, is making a discovery as well: that the meek and mild companion hea (TM)d initially envisioned has become, in reality, a partner in his quest to catch a killer - and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a wild passion in his practical heart.
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Books. The Paid Companion
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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 fiancee will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion.
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Miss Sophie Beckett is the illegitimate daughter of the earl of Penwood. Raised in his home, Sophie has a tolerable existence until the earl marries, when her life takes a distinct turn for the worse. Sophie's new stepmother hates her, and when the earl passes away, she relegates Sophie to the role of servant. Sophie's days are pure drudgery, until one night her fellow servants conspire to help her attend a masquerade ball. Her life changes irrevocably when she meets handsome Benedict Bridgerton...
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What You Never Knew about the Lincoln Assassination! Friend of J. Wilkes Booth? Rebel deserter? Inspiration for a great novel written by his military judge, General Lew Wallace? Known as Lewis Paine, he was hanged for the unspeakable crime of being the paid companion of Lincoln’s killer! With shocking accuracy, a twisted version of Romeo and Juliet unravels on these pages. Patron of young rebel soldiers, the notorious matinee idol enlists the 18-year old fearless Confederate in a conspiracy against...
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We found 66 used copies, 7 new copies, and 3 collectible copies of this book. (Show all copies of ISBN 9780399151743)
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eBook Description: 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 fiance 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...
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The Paid Companion: 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. The easiest solution is to hire a paid companion. However, finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected - until he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge. But Elenora is unsure what this masquerade might entail. For St. Merryn is clearly hiding a secret or two. Wait Until Midnight: The sins of Adam Hardesty's past have...
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Books. Amanda Quick Compact Disc Collection: The Paid Companion/ Wait Until Midnight/ Lie by Moonlight
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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 fiancie will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The easiest solution is to hire a paid companion. <BR>However, finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected - until he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge. Her dowdy...
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