The Defiant Debutante

The Defiant Debutante
Helen Dickson

Eligible, attractive Alex Montgomery, Earl of Arlington, has always done just as he pleases.Society ladies adore him, and a string of mistresses warm his bed. He's yet to meet the woman who could refuse him. . . . Then he's introduced to the strikingly unconventional Miss Angelina Hamilton. Their animated altercations and her dark, passionate eyes affect him more deeply than he cares to admit.So Alex makes up his mind to tame this headstrong girl. But the beautiful Miss Hamilton has plans of her own–and they don't include marriage to a rake!

He was rendered speechless as his eyes fastened on the young woman descending the stairs.

Angelina possessed the grace and beauty of a Grecian goddess and the regal bearing of a queen.

When she reached the bottom step, Alex took her hand. A slow, appreciative smile worked its way across his face as his eyes leisurely roamed over her body. The unspoken compliment made her blood run warm.

“You look entrancing,” he said in a quiet voice. “I’m delighted you were able to join us—if tardily.”

“I’m sorry. Am I late?” The look she gave him was one of unadulterated innocence.

“You know you are. What were you trying to do? Hold out to make a grand entrance?”

“What? Me? Really, Alex—you know me better than that,” she murmured meaningfully.

He glanced down at her with a hooded gaze. “Do I?”

She smiled impishly. “No one knows me better,” she breathed.

The Defiant Debutante

Harlequin

Historical

HELEN DICKSON

was born and still lives in south Yorkshire, with her husband, on a busy arable farm where she combines writing with keeping a chaotic farmhouse. An incurable romantic, she writes for pleasure, owing much of her inspiration to the beauty of the surrounding countryside. She enjoys reading and music. History has always captivated her, and she likes to travel and visit ancient buildings.

The Defiant Debutante

HELEN DICKSON

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