Nearly a Bride - (Lords of Hazard) by Sabrina Jeffries (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In this captivating new historical romance brimming with seductive twists and irresistible wit, an English nobleman is finally free from exile--but can his heart still be captured?

After more than a decade separated from his home and family, the Earl of Heathbrook returns to his London townhouse to face a new test: reclaiming guardianship of his younger brothers. His reputation as a rakehell, it seems, has followed him from detention inside Napoleon's France and caused his own father to block Heathbrook's rightful custody in his will. However, the clever rogue concocts a plan to restore respectability and rescue his siblings . . . by finding a "fiancée" with no strings attached.

Giselle Bernard is not looking to wed an earl with a wild past. All she seeks is a connected nobleman who can legally secure her new life in England and head off a mysterious stranger's threats. Posing as Heathbrook's bride-to-be would surely benefit them both. But as revelations come to light--the ill-fated young affair that left Heathbrook embittered, and the mademoiselle's own guarded secrets--their engagement charade may unexpectedly blossom into a promise to love, honor, and cherish . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for Sabrina Jeffries:

"Sparkling.... A page-turning romance complete with a wounded hero it's easy to crush on and an intelligent, fiercely independent heroine it's easy to root for. This is a delight." --Publishers Weekly on Hazardous to a Duke's Heart

"Bestseller Jeffries launches her scintillating Designing Debutantes series with this witty Regency romance...again proving her mastery of historical romance, complete with bold, determined characters whose sparring only highlights their sexual tension. Historical romance fans will be riveted." --Publishers Weekly on A Duke for Diana

"This book was an absolute delight, one of my favorites by Jeffries in quite some time." --The Romance Dish on A Duke for Diana

"The characters' chemistry is strong, and the mystery of Nathanial's connection to Jocelin keeps the pages turning. Jeffries delivers." --Publishers Weekly on What Happens in the Ballroom

"That perfect combination of history, romance, and good character development." --Regency Reader on A Duke for Diana

"Jeffries is an expert in the Regency era...where women were expected to be pretty, quiet, and boring. The thing that makes all of Jeffries' heroines stand out is that none of them are quiet and boring. Pretty? Often. But the women she writes about are spirited, intelligent, devilish, brave, independent, and politically and culturally savvy. They are true heroines; sheros, if you will. And Olivia Norley is definitely a shero." --BookPage on Who Wants to Marry a Duke

"Sabrina Jeffries is touted as a master of romance--and the first novel in her new Duke Dynasty series is as steamy as they come...a witty, scintillating read." --Woman's World, Editor's Pick on Project Duchess

"An excellent blend of great characters and witty dialogue make this a delicious first in a new series." --BookPage, STARRED REVIEW on Project Duchess

"The chemistry is as intense in the bedroom as it is in the science lab in Jeffries's intoxicating third Duke Dynasty Regency romance...Jeffries's perfect blend of romance, mystery, and suspense is sure to have series readers anxious for more." --Publishers Weekly on Who Wants to Marry a Duke

"Who Wants to Marry a Duke is a story of love and commitment, risk and vulnerability, and ultimately, the courage to trust. Its sparkling banter, unique hero and heroine, and intriguing mystery make it irresistible." --Ausetenprose on Who Wants to Marry a Duke

"Jeffries's riveting first Duke Dynasty regency has a little bit of everything: an independent, forthright woman; a handsome duke with trust issues; and a mystery...Complex, intense characters heat up the pages with scintillating love scenes amid the intrigue. Jeffries continues to impress, and romance fans will eagerly await the next book." --Publishers Weekly on Project Duchess

"Readers will love Grey and Beatrice, and the nicely paced, intriguing plot will keep them engaged...An appealing historical romance from a fan favorite." --Kirkus Reviews on Project Duchess

"Olivia's scientific gifts will draw in and delight fans of bluestocking romances, such as Tessa Dare's A Week To Be Wicked." --Library Journal on Who Wants to Marry a Duke

"Best-selling Jeffries brilliantly launches her new Duke Dynasty series with another exemplary Regency-set historical brilliantly sourced from her seemingly endless authorial supply of fascinating characters and compelling storylines." --Booklist on Project Duchess

"Beautifully showcases the author's gift for creating vividly etched characters (including a well-matched pair of protagonists) and then expertly placing them within a tautly constructed plot spiced with danger and plenty of red-hot sensuality." --Booklist on The Bachelor

"Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!" --Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author on Project Duchess

"Best-selling Jeffries, whose literary brand is synonymous with smart, sexy historical romance, wraps up her Regency-set Duke Dynasty series and the investigation into a series of ducal murders that began in Project Duchess (2019) on a high note with a perfectly fashioned love story rich in smoldering sexual chemistry, sharp wit, and a dash of danger." --Booklist on Undercover Duke

"Fans will delight in revisiting Sheridan's large family in this heated, twisty tale of love and deception." --Publishers Weekly on Undercover Duke

"I have been wanting Vanessa and Sheridan to pair up since book one. She is the perfect contrast to his stuffiness... Undercover Duke is a brilliant conclusion to a fun, entertaining series." --Romance Junkies on Undercover Duke

About the Author

Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels and works of short fiction (some written under the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). Her writing has been published in more than twenty-one languages and there are over nine million copies of her books in print. A four-time RITA(R) Award-finalist, Jeffries has won the Holt Medallion Award, the Maggie, and the Booksellers' Best Award. After earning her Ph.D. in English Literature from Tulane University, she chose writing over academics, and now her sexy and humorous historical romances routinely land on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Sabrina lives in North Carolina with her husband and adult son, who has inspired her to actively champion the cause of autistic children. Visit her online at SabrinaJeffries.com.