From Courtesan To Convenient Wife

From Courtesan To Convenient Wife
Marguerite Kaye

Every woman wants to marry him…But what if he's already taken?In this Matches Made in Scandal story Jean-Luc Bauduin, Parisian society’s most eligible bachelor, is determined only to take a wife of his choosing. And until that day comes he’ll ward off his admirers by hiring Lady Sophia Acton to wear his ring! The passion Jean-Luc shares with his convenient bride is enormously satisfying—until he discovers Sophia’s utterly scandalous past!

Every woman wants to marry him

But what if he is already taken?

In this Matches Made in Scandal story, Jean-Luc Bauduin, Parisian society’s most eligible bachelor, is determined to take only a wife of his choosing. But until that day comes, he’ll ward off his admirers by hiring Lady Sophia Acton to wear his ring! The passion Jean-Luc shares with his convenient bride is enormously satisfying—until he discovers Sophia’s utterly scandalous past!

Matches Made in Scandal series:

From Governess to Countess

From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

More books in the series coming soon!

“This sweet and hot duet set at the holiday Brockmore Ball is the perfect pick-me-up. Kaye’s tender tale of redemption touches readers’ hearts.”

—RT Book Reviews on Scandal at the Christmas Ball

“Readers will be seduced by the passionate natures of the protagonists, and the fast-paced, thrilling adventure.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Harlot and the Sheikh

MARGUERITE KAYE writes hot historical romances from her home in cold and usually rainy Scotland, featuring Regency rakes, Highlanders and sheikhs. She has published almost fifty books and novellas. When she’s not writing she enjoys walking, cycling (but only on the level), gardening (but only what she can eat) and cooking. She also likes to knit and occasionally drink martinis (though not at the same time). Find out more on her website: margueritekaye.com (http://www.margueritekaye.com).

Also by Marguerite Kaye

Scandal at the Midsummer BallScandal at the Christmas Ball

Comrades in Arms miniseries

The Soldier’s Dark SecretThe Soldier’s Rebel Lover

Hot Arabian Nights miniseries

The Widow and the SheikhSheikh’s Mail-Order BrideThe Harlot and the SheikhClaiming His Desert Princess

Matches Made in Scandal miniseries

From Governess to CountessFrom Courtesan to Convenient Wife

Discover more at millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk).

From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

Marguerite Kaye

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ISBN: 978-1-474-07357-8

FROM COURTESAN TO CONVENIENT WIFE

© 2018 Marguerite Kaye

Published in Great Britain 2018

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Contents

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About the Author (#u7c7c4d57-7736-587a-ba24-05583ff2b76a)

Booklist (#u248fb66e-72fb-51a7-9ce9-6e35bd77bd0d)

Title Page (#u4978e6b4-7460-5b50-bfda-45a0119b92dc)

Copyright (#ue87c61c4-4bd1-54e1-b3f8-0780083e9ef9)

Dedication (#u5e8da46e-39ed-5838-8420-dd1ad8648f06)

Prologue (#ufa5aa2eb-62f2-5714-8807-10bf93c06814)

Chapter One (#u2df04995-b9f3-5a28-a5ea-711696d0fa47)

Chapter Two (#ub9d8499e-7d24-5523-a097-02dd5225fdc9)

Chapter Three (#ubc25fa81-d275-51d1-8dc8-a2b4a40d16bf)