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An Honorable Wish

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Parts 4
Time 58m

EileenRichards6

historical regency romance

Tony Matthews spends his time in London's most notorious gambling dens, frittering away his fortune. But when his latest victory leaves a man ruined, Tony knows he's reached his lowest point. Determined to make amends, he returns home to his family's country estate with plans to settle down and marry at last. And he hopes the lovely Juliet Townsend will help him-if only he can keep his disgrace a secret.

Juliet's secret wish has always been for Tony to love her. The only bright spot in her dreadful London season was dancing with him-before he disappeared to the card rooms. Now, he's returned, but has he truly changed? Or will gambling always be his mistress, even if she becomes his wife? And does Juliet dare risk her heart by finding out?

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Deceiving the Viscount by PhoenixP01

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Where the Stars Fall by AnaSimons

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The Accidental Duchess cover

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Where the Stars Fall cover

Unexpected Hope (Book 2 in the Red Valley series) cover

An Impossible Deception cover

Rediscovering Love cover

Loving Lady Georgianna (Spirited #2) cover

The Seductress' Marriage Ploy cover

The Reluctant Marchioness cover

A Bet On Hearts [Romantic Comedy] cover

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