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From Courtesan to Convenient Wife (Matches Made in Scandal Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Marguerite Kaye (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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An Englishwoman is hired to masquerade as a Parisian wine merchant’s bride, but her secret past could cause trouble in this Regency romance.

In this Matches Made in Scandal story, Jean-Luc Bauduin, Parisian society’s most eligible bachelor, is determined to take only a wife of his choosing. But until that day comes, he’ll ward off his admirers by hiring Lady Sophia Acton to wear his ring! The passion Jean-Luc shares with his convenient bride is enormously satisfying—until he discovers Sophia’s utterly scandalous past!

Matches Made in Scandal series:

From Governess to Countess

From Courtesan to Convenient Wife

His Rags to Riches Contessa

A Scandalous Winter Wedding

Praise for the novels of Marguerite Kaye

“Readers will be seduced by the passionate natures of the protagonists, and the fast-paced, thrilling adventure.” —RT Book Reviews on The Harlot and the Sheikh
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"The setting and backdrop of post-Revolutionary France is refreshing, as is the tender romance and delightful characters." - RT Book Reviews

"The author weaves genuine characters, rich setting and authentic conflict into a delicious, full-bodied historical that readers will savor." - RT Book Reviews on The Soldier's Rebel Lover

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About the Author

Marguerite Kaye has written almost sixty historical romances featuring feisty heroines and a strong sense of place and time. She is also co-author with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, of two Sunday Times bestsellers, Her Heart for a Compass and A Most Intriguing Lady. Marguerite lives in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. When not writing, she loves to read, cook, garden, drink martinis, and sew, though rarely at the same time.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075QZJTXM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Historical (April 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1350 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Marguerite Kaye is a prolific historical romance author hailing from the west coast of Argyll in Scotland. She has written almost sixty books and novellas, and co-authored two books with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. She is a voracious reader, a keen sewist and a cook who loves to eat.

Check out her website: www.margueritekaye.com where you will find details of all her books, her blog and links to social media including Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok

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Connie Fischer
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story of falling in love
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
London - 1818

The infamous woman known as The Procurer has come to see Lady Sophia Acton, age 26, to offer her a position. Many people know of The Procurer, but few have met her. Her mission in life is to offer aid to deserving women who have fallen on hard times. Lady Sophia had fallen from grace and this woman wants to help her.

Paris - 1818

Sophia has arrived in Paris to meet the handsome Jean-Luc Bauduin, a French wine merchant, and begin her role of acting as his wife. It is thought that the very busy man is married to his business. There is a French woman, Mademoiselle Juliette de Cressy, daughter of the late Comte and Comtesse de Cressy, who very much wants to marry Jean-Luc. This reason he needs this faux marriage to Sophia is to deter the woman.

Juliette claims that Jean-Luc is a Duke and is the actual son of the Duc de Montendre who was killed by the guillotine. In addition, there is a marriage contract signed by the Comte and the Duc. Jean-Luc claims the Duc was not his father.

As Sophia and Jean-Luc spend time together, he realizes what a lovely and gracious woman she is and she, in turn, is very taken with him in every way. They find themselves falling in love with one another.

Sophia has not been fully honest with Jean-Luc and realizes that while she desperately loves him, when he finds the truth about her past, he won’t want her. Is there a chance for these two lovers to be able to pledge themselves one to the other?

Marguerite Kaye has written a gorgeous novel. It takes place in France which totally owns my heart. She describes Paris as I know it and her food descriptions made my mouth water. As always, her research is impeccable. I selfishly feel that she wrote this book for me. But, then again, if you are a Francophile like me, you will think she wrote the book for you. Well done!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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Susan Frank
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018
Good book. Sophia has had to make difficult choices in her past, choices that have left her reputation in ruins. All she wants now is the chance to start a new life. She is offered that chance by a woman known as The Procurer, who helps women such as herself rebuild their lives. All she needs to do is travel to France and play the part of loving bride for a French wine merchant.

Jean-Luc is young, handsome, and very wealthy. He has recently been approached by a woman who claims that he is the missing heir to a dukedom and the man her parents betrothed her to when they were children. He needs a fake wife to protect him until he can investigate the claim.

There was a connection between Jean-Luc and Sophia from the moment they met, as well as a spark of attraction. I loved how easily they both slid into the role of a happily married couple. It wasn't long before each of them found themselves forgetting that the marriage wasn't real. But Sophia's past still haunts her. The things that she had to do still cause her deep shame, and she fears what Jean-Luc's reaction would be if he knew. Jean-Luc senses that there is something that isn't right with Sophia. He doesn't push for answers to his questions, sensing that it will take time for her to trust him.

I liked both Sophia and Jean-Luc. Sophia is a stronger woman than she thinks she is. She came through her ordeal with her pride intact, though not her ability to trust. My respect for her grew as each piece of her past was revealed. I also liked the way that she insisted on helping Jean-Luc unravel the mystery of his past. Jean-Luc is an amazing man. He grew his business from almost nothing to being one of the best in the country. He is kind, and honorable in his treatment of both Sophia and Juliette.

I loved the development of the relationship between Jean-Luc and Sophia. They spend the time together to convince the public of their marriage and quickly discover that they like each other. There are some marvelous scenes of them together, as Jean-Luc shows Sophia around his beloved Paris. I also loved Sophia's support of him as they delved into the mystery of his past. As the attraction between them heated up, Sophia had to deal with the memories that would come between them. I loved Jean-Luc's patience as he waited for her to be ready. I ached for Sophia when her past made an unexpected appearance. Her pain and shame as she confessed all to Jean-Luc were heartbreaking. I loved Jean-Luc's reaction and how it showed just how well he knew her and the depth of his love for her.

The mystery of Jean-Luc's background was very well done. It's obvious from the start how it is going to turn out, but the journey there was terrific. With the unusual setting of post-Revolution France, there were many twists and turns before the truth was uncovered. The epilogue was good and wrapped up some loose ends.
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