"Charis Michaels will make you believe in fairy tales."-- #1 New
York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn
USA Today bestselling author Charis Michaels concludes her Awakened
by a Kiss series with another enchanting romance, this time telling the
real story of Cinderella's stepsister and the man who can't help falling
in love with her.
A Former Ugly Duckling...
Miss Drewsmina "Drew" Trelayne is a former awkward child and one-time
wicked stepsister. Raised by a bitter, overbearing mother, Drew is all
grown up and has made peace with her orange hair and bean-pole height.
Her transformation has inspired her dream of opening a finishing school
that emphasizes inner beauty, capability, and confidence. But launching
a school costs money so Drew must begin with private clients who pay
well and don't ask many questions.
A Reclusive Duke...
Ian Clayblack, the Duke of Lachlan, lives alone on his Dorset estate,
forced by scandal into a smuggler's life. When his estranged sister
arrives with her two daughters, he feels obligated to give the girls a
proper Season. Venturing back to society could clear his name and
provide his vagabond nieces with a better life. Who better to help than
the striking Miss Trelayne?
A Midnight Kiss...
Affording Drew's services isn't a problem for Lachlan, but his growing
desire for her is. As his nieces warm to her gentle charm, he is
overwhelmed by her unique beauty and open manner. When they're caught in
a scandalous embrace, nothing short of marriage will save all of them
from further scandal.
Can a marriage made in haste be love's saving grace?
