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Автор: Marguerite Kaye
Издательство: HarperCollins
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      The scandalous truth about the count’s new mistress!

      A Matches Made in Scandal story

      Count Aleksei Derevenko has hired governess Allison Galbraith for her skills as a herbalist, not a mistress! But when rumors spread, Allison is more shocked by her wanton reaction to Aleksei—inscrutable and impossibly handsome, his icy blue eyes promise white-hot nights of sin. She knows too well how fragile her reputation is, but will the price of their passion be worth paying?

      “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

      “Fairytales do come true... There is plenty of action and adventure to captivate all readers.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Sheikh’s Mail-Order Bride

       Matches Made in Scandal miniseries

      Book 1—From Governess to Countess

       Book 2—From Courtesan to Convenient Wife—coming soon

      MARGUERITE KAYE writes hot historical romances from her home in cold and usually rainy Scotland, featuring Regency rakes, Highlanders and sheikhs. She has published almost fifty books and novellas. When she’s not writing she enjoys walking, cycling—but only on the level—gardening—but only what she can eat—and cooking. She also likes to knit and occasionally drink martinis—though not at the same time. Find out more on her website: margueritekaye.com.

       Also by Marguerite Kaye

       Scandal at the Midsummer BallScandal at the Christmas Ball

       Comrades in Arms miniseries

       The Soldier’s Dark SecretThe Soldier’s Rebel Lover

       Hot Arabian Nights miniseries

      The Widow and the Sheikh

      Sheikh’s Mail-Order Bride

      The Harlot and the Sheikh

      Claiming His Desert Princess

       Matches Made in Scandal miniseries

      From Governess to Countess

      And look out for the next book

      From Courtesan to Convenient Wife Available April 2018

      Discover more at millsandboon.co.uk.

      From Governess to Countess

      Marguerite Kaye

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-07347-9

      FROM GOVERNESS TO COUNTESS

      © 2018 Marguerite Kaye

      Published in Great Britain 2018

      by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      For my cousin Allison Rankin, who requested that her namesake be a feisty heroine with red hair. Be careful what you wish for!

      This is also for Alison Lyndsay and Alison Lodge, heroines in their own right. A huge thank-you for your generosity and support, in terms of research and book recommendations, and most of all for your friendship.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       About the Author

       Booklist

       Title Page

       Copyright

       Dedication

       Prologue

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine