The Accidental Courtesan - (School for Brides Romance) by Cheryl Ann Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

To save a "bride-in-training" from arrest, Lady Noelle Seymour sneaks into a stranger's bedroom to replace a stolen necklace-only to lock eyes with the handsome Gavin Blackwell, cousin of the Earl of Seabrook. To explain her presence in his private chamber, she gives the first excuse she can think of: she is there as his new courtesan. Mystified by the beautiful woman who offered her services and then vanished, Gavin tracks her down and demands that she keep her word.

Book Synopsis

In this School for Brides romance, a respectable lady must play the part of a seasoned lover in a turnabout game of seduction and irresistible intrigue...

The School for Brides stands on its principles: turn comely courtesans into proper wives. But when Lady Noelle Seymour attempts to save a bride-in-training from arrest by sneaking into a stranger's bedroom to return a stolen necklace, she locks eyes with Gavin Blackwell and gets herself into a whole heap of trouble. Since the truth of her nocturnal visit could land both women in jail, Noelle offers a desperate excuse: She's there as his new courtesan.

Gavin has a lot to learn about London society, but a female housebreaker offering her seductive services is beyond the unexpected. When she vanishes, Gavin tracks her down and demands she make good on her proposition. However, there's more at stake than Noelle's virtue. That unfortunate night in Gavin's room has made her an unwitting pawn in the treacherous game of a woman scorned, and now only Gavin can protect her--in every way he desires...

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Praise for The Accidental Courtesan

"A fast-paced, amusing, romantic historical filled with fun, and a delight to read."--Fresh Fiction

"With a dash of humor, plenty of sensuality, and a fast pace, Smith's second School for Brides novel is a pure delight. Readers will enjoy the charming cast of secondary characters and the mystery."--RT Book Reviews

More Praise for the School for Brides Romances

"Chockablock with plot twists...Plenty of passion and intrigue."--Publishers Weekly

"A charming, sexy, innovative tale that sparks the imagination. There's a bright future ahead of Smith."--RT Book Reviews

"An unusual premise and an interesting story...It has...everything readers want in a romance."--Romance Reviews Today

About the Author

Cheryl Ann Smith is the national bestselling author of the School for Brides romances. She became hooked on historical romance at age fourteen when she first discovered the appeal of handsome heroes in waistcoats and breeches. Once she decided to write her own novel, she quickly discovered a new passion and now writes sexy Regency romances full time. Cheryl lives in Michigan with her family and an assortment of pets.