Rumour Has It... He's a Heartbreaker
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The first in a five-part series begins with Harry Montgomery, one of the most popular bachelors in London and a complete disappointment to his father. Harry has lived the entirety of his adult life so far drinking, gambling and seducing countless women into bed with him.
But now his parents have decided to force his hand, and after agreeing to a contract that signs away his freedom, Harry must now find a wife within two months if he is to keep his two dearest friends as well as his sizeable inheritance.
However, while flattering women has never posed a problem for this dashing gentleman, proposing is quite a different matter. And with such an infamous reputation, Harry finds every eligible door closed to him, especially that of Florence Hamilton. With an impressive family and an even grander fortune, Florence should be the perfect wife, but where love is concerned, nothing ever runs smoothly...
'Rumour Has It... He's a Heartbreaker' follows Harry as he endeavours to capture one woman's heart while battling his own fears over his future. But what will he do when scandal comes knocking at his door again? Will this renowned socialite be able to convince everyone it is simply another rumour, or will it be just another case of the boy who cried wolf?
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