Secrets of a Summer Night

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SKU: 9780749942809
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By Lisa Kleypas

Series: The Wallflowers

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Annabelle Peyton is determined to save her family from ruin by alluring a suitable nobleman into marriage. However, Simon Hunt, a wealthy and powerful admirer, tempts her with irresistible pleasure but refuses to offer marriage. As Annabelle contends with his skillful seduction and her own desires, her friends scheme to secure a more appropriate match to protect her. Yet, on one summer night, Annabelle surrenders to Simon's passionate embrace, discovering that love can be the most perilous game.
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Secrets of a Summer Night is perfect for fans of romantic fiction who enjoy tales of passion, societal intrigue, and strong heroines facing emotional dilemmas.

From the New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes Secrets of a Summer Night, the first title in the beloved romance series The Wallflowers - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.

First book in New York Times bestselling Lisa Kleypas's historical Wallflowers series

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Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle's most intriguing—and persistent—admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon Hunt, has made it clear that while he will introduce her to irresistible pleasure, he will not offer marriage. Annabelle is determined to resist his unthinkable proposition... but it is impossible in the face of such skilful seduction.

Her friends, looking to help, conspire to entice a more suitable gentleman to offer for Annabelle, for only then will she be safe from Simon—and her own longings. But on one summer night, Annabelle succumbs to Simon's passionate embrace and tempting kisses... and she discovers that love is the most dangerous game of all.

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Secrets of a Summer Night

Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle's most intriguing—and persistent—admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon Hunt, has made it clear that while he will introduce her to irresistible pleasure, he will not offer marriage. Annabelle is determined to resist his...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749942809

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 235g

Pages: 352

Collections

Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Lisa Kleypas Romance Series: The Wallflowers

About the Author

Lisa Kleypas is the author of numerous historical romance novels. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts, competed in the Miss America pageant and published her first novel at twenty-one. Lisa is married and has two children. www.lisakleypas.com

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