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Fair Cyprians of London: Books 4-5
(2024)(A book in the Fair Cyprians of London series)
An omnibus of novels by Beverley Oakley
"Pretty Woman" meets "Romeo and Juliet" as a ruined governess and illegitimate nobleman's daughter navigate love, suspense, and redemption in this delightful, steamy duo of romances set in the infamous London Pleasure House, Madame Chambon’s.
In Wedding Violet, Max, Lord Belvedere, finds himself unexpectedly abandoned at the altar. Seizing the opportunity to secure his freedom, he devises a plan to reassure his ailing Aunt Euphemia of his commitment to finding a bride.
Enter Violet Lilywhite, a charming and diverting companion from London's most prestigious House of Assignation. A pretend wedding to a "penniless shop girl" seems like the perfect solution, but as Max and Violet's feelings deepen, they must confront the possibility that true freedom may lie in each other's arms.
The second book follows the story of Charity, a reluctant courtesan who has found true love with her first and only client, Hugo. When Hugo is tricked into gambling away his inheritance and sent to India as punishment, Charity finds herself at the mercy of the infamous Madame Chambon.
With the help of unexpected allies, Hugo returns to win back his fortune and his lady love. But to secure Charity's hand in marriage, he must risk everything in one daring night to expose a true villain and gain his family's approval.
For fans of Victorian-era mysteries and passionate love stories.
What the Readers are Saying about the series:
"This is one of the most interesting stories I've read on why a girl might become an escort...The twists and turns are breathtaking...I couldn't put this down."
"Oh my! This story just makes you fall in love! It's exciting. It never lags. And what a most satisfying ending!"
Genre: Romantic Suspense
In Wedding Violet, Max, Lord Belvedere, finds himself unexpectedly abandoned at the altar. Seizing the opportunity to secure his freedom, he devises a plan to reassure his ailing Aunt Euphemia of his commitment to finding a bride.
Enter Violet Lilywhite, a charming and diverting companion from London's most prestigious House of Assignation. A pretend wedding to a "penniless shop girl" seems like the perfect solution, but as Max and Violet's feelings deepen, they must confront the possibility that true freedom may lie in each other's arms.
The second book follows the story of Charity, a reluctant courtesan who has found true love with her first and only client, Hugo. When Hugo is tricked into gambling away his inheritance and sent to India as punishment, Charity finds herself at the mercy of the infamous Madame Chambon.
With the help of unexpected allies, Hugo returns to win back his fortune and his lady love. But to secure Charity's hand in marriage, he must risk everything in one daring night to expose a true villain and gain his family's approval.
For fans of Victorian-era mysteries and passionate love stories.
What the Readers are Saying about the series:
"This is one of the most interesting stories I've read on why a girl might become an escort...The twists and turns are breathtaking...I couldn't put this down."
"Oh my! This story just makes you fall in love! It's exciting. It never lags. And what a most satisfying ending!"
Genre: Romantic Suspense
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