{"product_id":"an-heiresss-guide-to-deception-and-desire-paperback","title":"An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eManda Collins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormer lovers become reluctant allies in this delightfully witty historical rom-com from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem\u003c\/i\u003e--for fans of Evie Dunmore, \u003ci\u003eEnola Holmes\u003c\/i\u003e, and Netflix's \u003ci\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngland, 1867\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: As half of the writing duo behind England's most infamous crime column, Miss Caroline Hardcastle has quite the scandalous reputation. It may have cost her a fiancé, but she would much rather bring attention to crimes against those ignored by society than worry about what the \u003ci\u003eton\u003c\/i\u003e thinks of her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter Caro's dear friend is kidnapped, however, she has no choice but to work with Lord Valentine Thorn, the same man who broke her heart. Worse, when her actions put her father's business at risk, a marriage of convenience may be her only solution . . . but can she trust Val to stand by her? Or will their past repeat itself? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVal--the new Viscount Wrackham--is in an untenable position: His father is demanding he find a respectable bride to secure the succession. Yet the only woman he's ever loved, Miss Caroline Hardcastle, is notorious for behaving \u003ci\u003eim\u003c\/i\u003eproperly. And she's never forgiven him for his youthful transgressions, missteps made in the name of familial duty, but ones he still regrets to this day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs they grow closer to unmasking the culprit, Val sees an opportunity to show Caro he's a changed man. But can he convince her to give their love a second chance--before death does them part? \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManda Collins\u003c\/b\u003e grew up on a combination of Nancy Drew books and Jane Austen novels, and her own brand of historical romantic suspense is the result. A former academic librarian, she holds master's degrees in English and Library \u0026amp; Information Studies. Her novel \u003ci\u003eDuke with Benefits\u003c\/i\u003e was named a Kirkus Best Romance of 2017. She lives on the Gulf Coast with two lazy cats, a very spoiled Shih Tzu, and more books than are strictly necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44348726640742,"sku":"9781538736159","price":23.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/u8fAUenjQl9781538736159.webp?v=1768751560","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/an-heiresss-guide-to-deception-and-desire-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}