![]() It put one in mind of a villain who fleeced the pockets and slandered the names of hapless victims. (2) A change in plans, often necessitated by misfortune, as when one is unexpectedly apprehended during the commission of a crime.Įxtortion" was an ugly word. Owen’s searing kisses carry the promise of passion, but how will he react when Anabelle’s most devastating secret is finally revealed? Read ExcerptĪlteration: (1) A change made to a garment in order to improve the fit or style. Now her rules could mean his family’s ruin. until a scandal from the past resurfaces. With Owen Anabelle enjoys pleasures she never imagined. Not only does Owen nip Anabelle’s extortion plans in the bud, the devilishly handsome Duke soon has the sexy seamstress dreaming of more than silks and satins. Her list keeps her (somewhat) honest-until she encounters Owen Sherbourne, the Duke of Huntford. Never enter into any form of social interaction with a client. ![]() Never reveal the secrets of a paying client. Never request payment from someone who cannot afford it. ![]() ![]() To make up for her misdeeds, Anabelle keeps to a firm set of rules: ![]() It isn’t something she’s proud of, but the reluctant blackmailer needs the money to care for her gravely ill mother. A dressmaker in London’s busiest shop, Miss Anabelle Honeycote overhears the ton’s steamiest secrets-and (occasionally) uses them to her advantage. ![]()
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