A Most Improper Proposal

A Most Improper Proposal
Molly Ann Wishlade

Isabella Adams has tasted desire—and paid the price.With four scandalous attachments to her name, only the fierce patronage of Lady Watson has kept the doors of fashionable society open. And yet, when a handsome stranger literally sweeps her off her feet, Isabella can’t help but yearn for more…After five long years away from England, Lord James Crawford has returned to find little has changed—aside from his aunt’s new companion. James cannot equate the reserved Miss Adams with the wicked rumours surrounding her—but he can’t deny he’d like to look more closely.Soon, the attraction between them becomes undeniable…and giving into temptation has never tasted so sweet. But when the secrets of the past are revealed, will Isabella accept her lord’s most improper proposal?

Isabella Adams is taken in as a companion to kindly Lady Watson after a scandal tarnishes her reputation. When Lady Watson’s nephew, Lord James Crawford, returns to the country, there is an instant attraction between them. But will the secrets of the past keep them apart?

A Most Improper Proposal

Molly Ann Wishlade

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E-book Edition © June 2014 ISBN: 9781474008464

Version date: 2018-07-23

MOLLY ANN WISHLADE

has always been an avid reader and writer of stories. She regularly indulges her love of romance and passion by getting lost in the delicious worlds created by romantic novelists. When not reading, she’s busy with her current WIP, usually her next highly erotic tale about hunky heroes and their lady loves - and sometimes their gorgeous male lovers too.

She wants to take readers on the rollercoaster that is life through the creation of loveable characters, exciting relationships and vivid worlds. She has a soft spot for a happy ever after.

She loves to hear from readers.

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Once again, huge thanks to the dedicated HQ Digital team who helped me to bring Isabella and James’ story to my lovely readers.

Big hugs to all my author friends. They are fabulously supportive with their advice, tips and retweets.

Love and a million kisses to my darling husband who keeps me sane, my precious children who keep me smiling and my two dogs for making me get out in the fresh air on a daily basis. (Walking helps keep writer’s bottom at bay! Just!)

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For all the ladies and gentlemen who have ever received a most improper proposal…

Contents

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Blurb (#u9baeaa46-1269-5215-b353-bcd8091f4ccb)

Title Page (#u4ba00436-55fc-5de8-85f0-e7a70abe339c)

Copyright (#u5e774a0c-e48a-5d7a-8c85-386191376cf4)

Author Bio (#u448ffd3d-7b59-5670-8787-86bde71d41e7)

Acknowledgements (#ulink_714f35bc-308b-5baf-a0f0-8785754291c9)

Dedication (#u10136c35-c0ed-538c-b0df-111101c4dd4b)

Chapter One (#ulink_b1d02e35-82eb-529c-bfdc-a722e39d74c0)

Chapter Two (#ulink_39bdf059-5557-516a-b068-fa3508a6092c)

Chapter Three (#ulink_d4e561b5-b1a2-5afb-917f-441dfc7e1999)

Chapter Four (#ulink_fce2f4e2-69c2-5a5b-a1fb-6ad651a23e63)

Chapter Five (#ulink_2655041b-8bce-5f27-b551-0ce5182d3b45)

Chapter Six (#ulink_0413c563-cf14-5eae-8160-1fc0135e9542)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)