Title:
A Practical Arrangement
Author:
Nadja Notariani
Genre:
Historical Romance, Romance,
Publisher:
Indie Published
Ebook
Pages:
appx. 195
Purchase:
Book
Description:
۩
A Practical Arrangement,
Nadja Notariani ۩
Miss
Evangeline Grey, intelligent and sensible, has no desire to marry,
her reluctance born from the dire warnings of her overly emotional
mother. Her father has other ideas, however, and decrees that unless
she weds by the spring, he will choose a husband for her.
Prim and
proper Evangeline accepts her father's issue with little more than
mild alarm. Knowing herself plain of face and sharp of tongue, she
believes herself capable of warding off any perspective suitor. Her
plan goes awry when the scandalous seducer, Mr. Thomas Masterson,
visits her family's home, for Thomas has learned that he must procure
a wife to receive his full inheritance.
When he
discovers Evangeline's predicament matches his own, Thomas determines
to orchestrate a practical arrangement. A war of wit and word
results, and Thomas finds himself ever more beguiled by the soft
heart he discovers under Miss Grey's stern, inhibited exterior.
Patiently, he endeavors to gain her respect and awaken her passions.
As tenuous trust blooms between the rake and the reluctant,
unfortunate events – and Thomas' past reputation – threaten to
destroy the peace and happiness he has found within the bonds of his
Practical Arrangement.
Excerpt:
Evangeline felt
sorry for Melody in a small way, her mother as well. They had no
defense, no antidote to counter the forceful emotions stirred in
them. She counted herself lucky to have been spared their burden.
In good time
Melody and their mother returned, tea arriving directly afterward,
and while glad to see them she couldn't deny sorrow over her lost
solitude.
“Oh, they both
are such handsome men, Melody. And wealthy enough, too.”
“Mr. Lane is,
by far, more handsome with his light hair and eyes,” Melody admired
openly.
They really
are too silly! Infatuated girls, you'd think!
“What say you,
Evangeline?” Melody challenged brightly. “Which gentleman do you
prefer?”
Pursing her
lips, Evangeline took a deep breath.
Of all the
fiddle-faddle! Preferring gentlemen!
“I don't
prefer either of them, nor any other for that matter.”
But as usual,
Providence gave her no quarter, choosing the moment of her sister's
question to spring said gentlemen into the sitting room. All eyes
landed upon her, her father grinning in a most amused way. Evangeline
flushed, a deep burn rising under her skin. Thomas Masterson made his
greetings, and as the others conversed around the tea cart he neared,
taking her hand and bringing it to his lips.
“I'd take you
at your word, Miss Grey, but your pretty blush suggests perhaps
you do harbor
a preference.” His eyes simmered, locked intently on hers.
Oh! What did
he mean by saying that?
She found
herself squirming under that gaze of his – and appalled – stilled
immediately. Gathering herself, she answered. “Never confuse
indifference with deceit, Mr. Masterson.”
Still, he did
not look away, surprising her.
About
the Author:
Nadja
resides in Northeastern Pennsylvania, ever embracing new adventures
with her husband, three sons, and faithful German Shepherd. She also
boasts two daughters, who have flown the nest to pursue their own
adventures.
Within
her titles, readers can find romance and adventure, from contemporary
to paranormal to historical, always with a happily-ever-after. Nadja
enjoys hearing from readers and can be found at her website, on
Facebook, Goodreads, and at Romance Novel Center. Readers are welcome
to contact her via email.
This
biography was provided by the author or their representative.
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