A Lady of Expectations and Other Stories: A Lady Of Expectations / The Secrets of a Courtesan / How to Woo a Spinster

A Lady of Expectations and Other Stories: A Lady Of Expectations / The Secrets of a Courtesan / How to Woo a Spinster
Stephanie Laurens

Nicola Cornick

Kasey Michaels

From acclaimed authors Stephanie Laurens, Nicola Cornick and Kasey Michaels come three enchanting tales to exceed expectations.A Lady of Expectations Jack Lester seeks the perfect bride—one who is attractive and kind, but who also loves him in spite of his wealth. Which is why he keeps this trifling detail hidden. But when Sophie Winterton enters his life, believing he must marry into wealth to run his family’s estate, how will he convince her that she is the woman he desires—and that he can be the husband she deserves?Secrets of a Courtesan Eve Nightingale thought she had put her past as mistress to the Duke of Welburn behind her. But when the handsome duke strolls into her small village, she finds it hard to keep her secrets concealed…and to keep her heart from stirring for him once again.Missives & MistletoeGoverness Maggie Stover is outraged when she is coerced into harboring a pirate in her home, lest her family face eviction. Though she may have a change of heart when she realizes the pirate is in fact the long-lost, and devilishly alluring, Duke of Trevere.

From acclaimed authors Stephanie Laurens, Nicola Cornick and Kasey Michaels come three enchanting tales to exceed expectations.

A Lady of Expectations

Jack Lester seeks the perfect bride—one who is attractive and kind, but who also loves him in spite of his wealth. Which is why he keeps this trifling detail hidden. But when Sophie Winterton enters his life, believing he must marry into wealth to run his family’s estate, how will he convince her that she is the woman he desires—and that he can be the husband she deserves?

Secrets of a Courtesan

Eve Nightingale thought she had put her past as mistress to the Duke of Welburn behind her. But when the handsome duke strolls into her small village, she finds it hard to keep her secrets concealed…and to keep her heart from stirring for him once again.

How to Woo a Spinster

Governess Maggie Stover is outraged when she is coerced into harboring a pirate in her home, lest her family face eviction. Though she may have a change of heart when she realizes the pirate is in fact the long-lost, and devilishly alluring, Duke of Trevere.

Praise for #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens

“All I need is her name on the cover to make me pick up the book.”

—New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard

“Laurens’s writing shines.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Superbly sensual…elegantly written…splendidly entertaining.”

—Booklist

Praise for USA TODAY bestselling author Nicola Cornick

“Her books are fabulous.”

—New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn

“A rising star of the Regency arena.”

—Publishers Weekly

“A wonderfully original, sinfully amusing and sexy Regency historical by the always entertaining Cornick.”

—Booklist on The Confessions of a Duchess

Praise for USA TODAY bestselling author Kasey Michaels

“Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses.”

—New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts

“The historical elements…imbue the novel with powerful realism that will keep readers coming back.”

—Publishers Weekly on A Midsummer Night’s Sin

“One of the finest Regency writers does it again… Wit, humor and cleverness combine to create an utterly delicious romance, just the kind readers relish.”

—RT Book Reviews on The Taming of the Rake

A Lady of Expectations and Other Stories

A Lady of Expectations

Stephanie Laurens

The Secrets of a Courtesan

Nicola Cornick

How to Woo a Spinster

Kasey Michaels

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

Contents

A Lady of Expectations (#ud6ed17b6-927e-54bd-a1c7-3881d30859d7)

The Secrets of a Courtesan (#litres_trial_promo)

How to Woo a Spinster (#litres_trial_promo)

A Lady of Expectations

Stephanie Laurens

Readers can contact Stephanie at slaurens@vicnet.net.au. For information on all of Stephanie’s books, including updates on novels to come, visit Stephanie’s website at www.stephanielaurens.com (http://www.stephanielaurens.com).

Contents

Chapter One (#u019c511e-f290-5c21-8bcb-aab07d16add8)

Chapter Two (#u3c215a8f-ceab-5cb1-b4a6-3e05c8becffd)