Wonderland By Night (Heroic Rogues Series Book 3)

Wonderland By Night (Heroic Rogues Series Book 3)

In a world where freedom is questioned and everything is in turmoil, Lady Sarah Emiline Townshend needs to hide her identity for fear mobs will kill her and her family after her uncleâ€”a political leaderâ€”passed laws that the good citizens in Boston did not approve of. Her father sends her to stay with some longtime friends of his in New Hampshire. But to stay safe, her maid must play Lady Sarahâ€™s roleâ€¦and Emiline will play Lady Sarahâ€™s companion. When Emiline meets a handsome man, she suddenly wants him to look at her as a womanâ€”not a servant. Yet, protecting her life is more important than confessing the truth.

Gabriel Lawrenceâ€™s pirate ship is almost captured and this time it was too close. He and his crew need to hide for a few months in hopes that the Royal Navy will forget about them. During his stay at his aunt and uncleâ€™s in New Hampshire, he meets the niece of one of his enemiesâ€”Oliver Townshend. Because she doesnâ€™t know who Gabe is, he will become close to her to see if she knows any more of her uncleâ€™s secrets. But the beauty of her companion, Miss Emmie, captures his attention, and her quirky personality keeps him wanting more. But her over-zealous nature for adventure places both of them in danger and heâ€™s forced to play the honorable rogue.

How can he protect them both when an unknown spy is always one step aheadâ€¦and wants Gabe dead?

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Emiline adjusted her crooked bonnet and tightened the bows under her chinâ€”now dripping with filth. At least she could act dignified, even though she appeared far from it at the moment.
From up the road, the rumble of another coach pulled her from her thoughts. She held her breath, hoping good fortune had decided to smile upon them after all. Anna scooted closer to her side and clutched Emilineâ€™s arm.
The vehicle slowed as it neared, the driverâ€™s gaze roaming over both Emiline and her maid. Emmie wanted to sigh aloud but didnâ€™t dare. The coach appeared to be one of someone with wealth. The gold crest of eagle wings on the door hinted that the vehicleâ€™s owner could possibly be noble.
Once the horses stopped, the driver shifted on his seat, leaning toward them. â€œWhatâ€™s happened here?â€
Emiline took a step closer. â€œWe are stranded, Sir. Our coach overturned, and we cannot find the driver.â€
The door to the vehicle opened and a head poked out mere seconds before the manâ€™s frame followed. Emilineâ€™s mouth hung open as she stared at the man emerging from inside. Very tall, and muscular, she couldnâ€™t believe someone so robust would be incredibly handsome as well. His dark brown hair was pulled back away from his face and secured with a leather tie. Dark brown eyes widened as he gazed over both Emiline and Annaâ€™s appearance. Never in her life had she felt so unclean before, but concern registered on the manâ€™s face even though she and Anna looked a fright!
â€œWhat happened?â€ The handsome man glanced at the wrecked vehicle.
â€œI wish I knew. We were riding along smoothly, then the wheel must have hit something and we were thrown into the mud.â€ She pointed to the sloping hill just off the road. â€œOur trunks ended down at the bottom, but I canâ€™t seem to locate the driver.â€
He blew a heavy sigh between his teeth, and it whistled. â€œIâ€™m relieved to know you are unharmed. Where are you heading, may I ask?â€
â€œMr. and Mrs. Hamptonâ€™s estateâ€”â€
â€œHenry and Martha Hampton?â€ His gaze slid over both women once again before his eyes widened. â€œAre you perhaps their guests from London?â€
Emiline hitched a breath in surprise. â€œIndeed, we are from London.â€
He studied them again, slower this time, until he rested his gaze on Emilineâ€™s maid, Anna. He smiled. â€œThen you must be Lady Sarah Townshend.â€
Emiline held her breath, praying Anna would remember what theyâ€™d discussed this past week. The charade. But what if Anna forgotâ€¦or heaven help her, what if the maid was too frightened? Quickly, before Anna could respond, Emiline squeezed her maidâ€™s hand and said, â€œYes, this is Lady Sarah Townshend. I

Country	USA
Author	Marie Higgins
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	Canyonland Press
Manufacturer	Canyonland Press
NumberOfPages	266
PublicationDate	2013-01-31
Publisher	Canyonland Press
ReleaseDate	2013-01-31
Studio	Canyonland Press

Wonderland By Night (Heroic Rogues Series Book 3)

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