The Highlander's Princess Bride (The Improper Princesses)

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In Vanessa Kellys enchanting series three young women descended from royalty overcome their scandalous beginnings to win the hearts of the tons most eligible men . . . The illegitimate daughter of the Prince Regent might be expected to pursue various dubious professions. Actress perhaps or artists model. Even courtesan. Victoria Knight however has become a governessa respectable choice until she travels to Scotland to meet her new charges. The younger brothers of Nicholas Kendrick Earl of Arnprior arent children at all. Theyre brawny wild Highland men. As for the Earl hes handsome guarded and far too compelling . . . especially for a woman hiding a dark secret. Nick needs a proper teacher to transform his unmarriageable brothersand a sensible straight-laced wife for himself. Miss Knight seems to fit the bill on both counts. But he soon discovers there is more to Victoria than he thought. Its not just her notorious origins or the danger thats followed her all the way to Scotland. Its the fiery loyalty beneath that sedate faade. This the real Victoria is the woman Nick is starting to desire so desperately. And what an earl wants hell use every seductive means to get . . . Praise for Vanessa Kellys Renegade Royals series Will definitely resonate with fans of Mary Jo Putney and Joanne Bourne. Booklist Kelly combines diverting dialogue delightful surprises and finely tuned pacing to make this a winner. Publishers Weekly (starred review)