Second Chance Marquess
by Jessica Jefferson
by Jessica Jefferson
Genre : Historical Romance
When Wilhemina Turner’s younger sister runs off with a young Lothario, she has no
choice but to turn to the notorious rake who broke his promise and her heart,
for assistance. George Bartlett, the Marquess of Chesterton, hasn’t forgotten
the woman who hurt him so many years ago, but can’t deny her request, knowing
that his brother’s reputation, and fortune, is at risk. A series of misfortunes
leave the straight-laced widow and committed bachelor stranded, sharing both
close quarters and old secrets. But when morning comes, will this unlikely pair
find a second chance at love?
Excerpt
She squared her shoulders and stood a bit straighter having won their duel of wills. “Good.”
Without another word or a single glance, Chesterton left the room.
Not one to be left behind, Wilhelmina hurried after him, through the study and up the stairs.
“Where are we going?” she asked once
they’d reached the top, breathless from the burst of activity.
He strode down the corridor,
seemingly unaffected by the brisk climb. “To my bedroom.”
She immediately stopped. “Your
bedroom? Why ever would we go in there?”
Chesterton turned back to her, one
sardonic eyebrow arched high. “To change,” he answered. “You didn’t expect me
to head out in this, did you?” He turned and continued toward the room, looking
back at her before entering. “Are you coming?” he asked, voice smooth as warm
chocolate.
This wasn’t the first time she’d
been lured into George’s bedroom. He’d been an earl, the courtesy title
bestowed upon him at birth, but more than that, he’d been a gentleman.
Apparently, he’d lost that when he’d inherited the Marquisate. His bedroom was
no longer an inviting sanctuary, and this invitation was not one of love as it
had once been, but a lewd proposition, tenderness replaced by cruelty, as he
watched expectantly for her reaction.
“I don’t think that’ll be
necessary,” she stuttered, trying in vain to remain calm and collected as he
started to untie the sash about his waist holding his robe closed. He let it
fall to the ground and the robe opened, revealing his chest and torso in all
its naked glory.
And it was indeed glorious.
She quickly averted her glance,
whipping her head around and staring attentively at the painting on the wall.
“Is something the matter, Mrs.
Turner?”
She was not about to play this game.
She didn’t have the time, and he didn’t deserve the enjoyment it would
undoubtedly bring him to see her suffer so. And most importantly, she couldn’t
play because she knew good and well that she had no chance of winning.
About Author
Jessica Jefferson makes her home in Almost-Chicago with her husband, two young daughters, French bulldog Lulu, and English bulldog Pete. When she's not busy trying to find middle-ground between being a modern career woman and Suzy-Homemaker, she loves to watch "Real Housewives of [insert city here]" and performing unnecessary improvements to her home and property.
Jessica writes Regency-era historical romance with a modern twist where she invites her readers to fall in love with romance again.
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