Before Liars Loved (Before Series, Book 3)
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  • Time 6h 25m
Complete, First published Dec 19, 2019
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To many, Scarlett James is known as the illustrious Lady Humphries. To a select few, she's recognized as Madame Mischief, the woman who pens London's most beloved gossip column. What lies will Scarlett tell to keep the pieces of her cover from falling apart?

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Leo Pearce is a vastly popular earl in London's top society. He has it all within his reach: abundant wealth, powerful connections, and gushing debutantes. But more than anything...he wants her. When Leo gets involved in a wager detailing who will be the next man to win Lady Humphries' affections, he finds the task harder than he could have ever thought. But unbeknownst to Leo, not only does Lady Humphries know of the bet, she's also the one who orchestrated it. A widowed countess has ends to meet, after all, and she'd rather London society believe her to be a man's mistress than know the truth. Mischief in Mayfair is her greatest secret. 

Book 3 in the 'Before' series but can be read as a standalone.

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