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Tempting

by Hope Tarr
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Move over Eliza Doolittle ..."Pretty Woman" meets "My Fair Lady" in Hope Tarr's TemptingSimon Belleville knows he should take the pretty prostitute directly to Newgate Gaol. As an aspiring Member of Parliament, he cannot afford a scandal. But one glimpse of Christine Tremayne's lovely, tear splashed face has him faltering. Staring into her pleading amber eyes, he cannot subdue the sense that she is not at all what she seems. Though her expectations are limited by birth and circumstance, still she demonstrates a keen mind and a love of books and learning. Hoping to help her as once he was helped, he takes her home with him as his "cousin" and assumes the role of her guardian—and tutor. With a measure of patience and considerable good fortune, he will find her a position as a ladies' maid, perhaps even a governess.But Christine is not so easily dispatched. Charming, witty, and wise beyond her years, she proves to be a woman unlike any other, a woman capable of seeing through Simon's polished facade to the shameful secrets searing his soul. As the heat in their private lessons progresses from a fledgling spark to full flame, Simon allows he has never before been so intrigued—or so tempted.PRAISE FOR HOPE TARR'S NOVELS:"A beguiling mixture of historical detail, romantic intrigue, and just plain fun." — New York Times Bestselling author, Susan Wiggs"Hope Tarr is a master storyteller." —Bestselling author, Miranda Jarrett"Tarr pegs Victorian era London perfectly...poignant and romantic." —RT BOOK Reviews"A touching story of salvation and renewal." —Madeline Hunter"A book to feast upon...fresh and original." —Patricia Potter"Wonderfully written! Readers will devour it." —Cathy Maxwell"Stunning...enchanting." —May McGoldrick
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Publisher: Hope Tarr

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  • Release date: February 11, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781465802590
  • Release date: February 11, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781465802590
  • File size: 474 KB
  • Release date: February 11, 2012

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Fiction Romance Historical Fiction

Languages

English

Move over Eliza Doolittle ..."Pretty Woman" meets "My Fair Lady" in Hope Tarr's TemptingSimon Belleville knows he should take the pretty prostitute directly to Newgate Gaol. As an aspiring Member of Parliament, he cannot afford a scandal. But one glimpse of Christine Tremayne's lovely, tear splashed face has him faltering. Staring into her pleading amber eyes, he cannot subdue the sense that she is not at all what she seems. Though her expectations are limited by birth and circumstance, still she demonstrates a keen mind and a love of books and learning. Hoping to help her as once he was helped, he takes her home with him as his "cousin" and assumes the role of her guardian—and tutor. With a measure of patience and considerable good fortune, he will find her a position as a ladies' maid, perhaps even a governess.But Christine is not so easily dispatched. Charming, witty, and wise beyond her years, she proves to be a woman unlike any other, a woman capable of seeing through Simon's polished facade to the shameful secrets searing his soul. As the heat in their private lessons progresses from a fledgling spark to full flame, Simon allows he has never before been so intrigued—or so tempted.PRAISE FOR HOPE TARR'S NOVELS:"A beguiling mixture of historical detail, romantic intrigue, and just plain fun." — New York Times Bestselling author, Susan Wiggs"Hope Tarr is a master storyteller." —Bestselling author, Miranda Jarrett"Tarr pegs Victorian era London perfectly...poignant and romantic." —RT BOOK Reviews"A touching story of salvation and renewal." —Madeline Hunter"A book to feast upon...fresh and original." —Patricia Potter"Wonderfully written! Readers will devour it." —Cathy Maxwell"Stunning...enchanting." —May McGoldrick
Expand title description text
Fiction Romance Historical Fiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Hope Tarr

    Kindle Book
    Release date: February 11, 2012

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781465802590
    Release date: February 11, 2012

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781465802590
    File size: 474 KB
    Release date: February 11, 2012

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English