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Another Historical Romance, But with a Bit of a Tirade on My Part

May 28, 2014 by Mrs. Julien 4 Comments

It’s 1858, Mercy Dawson and her bastard son have been brought to the family home of Stephen Lyons. Appalled by her conduct, her father abandons her there. Thinking Stephen dead, Mercy is hoping that in bringing his son to his aristocratic family, they will let her stay on as nanny. She just wants to be with her child, but quickly learns that Stephen is very much alive and in rough shape. Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman follows the development of their relationship and the marriage […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: #CBR6, historical romance, London's Greatest Lovers, Lorraine Heath, Victorian romance

Mrs. Julien's CBR6 Review No:41 · Genres: Romance · Tags: #CBR6, historical romance, London's Greatest Lovers, Lorraine Heath, Victorian romance ·
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