His Mistletoe Marchioness

His Mistletoe Marchioness
Georgie Lee

The Marquess is back!Will she give him a second chance?When widowed Lady Clara Kingston discovers that Lord Delamare is a guest at the same Christmas house party her instinct is to run! Six years ago Hugh broke her foolish heart. Does she dare believe the rake is truly reformed? She's secretly thrilled every time he looks her way, but she’ll have to trust him if she’s to reclaim his kiss underneath the ever-present mistletoe…

The marquess is back!

Will she give him a second chance?

When widowed Lady Clara Kingston discovers that Lord Delamare is a guest at the same Christmas house party, her instinct is to run!

Six years ago, Hugh broke her foolish heart. Dare she believe he’s truly a reformed rake?

She’s secretly thrilled every time he looks her way, but she’ll have to trust him if she’s to reclaim his kiss underneath the ever-present mistletoe...

“Lee has written an exciting blend of action, adventure and romance. Fans will enjoy the well-written, fast-paced, suspenseful novel.”

—RT Book Reviews on Captain Rose’s Redemption

“An exciting spy novel with a Gothic twist that showcases character growth, intrigue, history and a second chance at love.”

—RT Book Reviews on Courting Danger with Mr. Dyer

A lifelong history buff, GEORGIE LEE hasn’t given up hope that she will one day inherit a title and a manor house. Until then she fulfils her dreams of lords, ladies and a Season in London through her stories. When not writing she can be found reading non-fiction history or watching any film with a costume and an accent. Please visit georgie-lee.com (http://www.georgie-lee.com) to learn more about Georgie and her books.

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A Too Convenient Marriage

The Secret Marriage Pact

Scandal and Disgrace miniseries

Rescued from Ruin

Miss Marianne’s Disgrace

Courting Danger with Mr Dyer

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His Mistletoe Marchioness

Georgie Lee

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07430-8

HIS MISTLETOE MARCHIONESS

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Published in Great Britain 2018

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To my wonderful readers,

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Contents

Cover (#u536b965e-f905-5a0f-ad4a-0c473261fe20)

Back Cover Text (#u2236a80c-fb3c-5fdb-9037-52cdc075e65c)

About the Author (#u6b535938-a6d6-57ef-adc9-bfeb548b2dd7)

Booklist (#u22ce6749-14c5-58d9-9c4e-27bcb06e6371)

Title Page (#u7c633df1-a4fd-59f1-b46c-2e799bc2d6d9)

Copyright (#u57fa420a-90f9-56cd-8ff8-a8b476fc2912)

Dedication (#ueb9624d9-ccae-52d8-ba3c-8b94fd9f1cdd)

Chapter One (#ua8177e8b-8bc3-5edc-b316-442b3e1deedd)

Chapter Two (#u7277781e-2eca-5efb-a911-69c5971e60df)

Chapter Three (#uafadbc66-20dd-5d32-bc86-7d7ff967e472)