Universally praised for her ‘wickedly delicious’* novels of romance, Jo Beverley offers a tempting new tale of tangled plots and unexpected passion.

AN UNLIKELY COUNTESS

AFTER LEAVING THE ARMY AND FALLING OUT WITH HIS family, Catesby Burgoyne is drowning his sorrows when he comes across a woman being attacked by thugs.

A fight is just what he needs, but little does he realize that the lady he rescues will change his life.

Prudence Youlgrave is not just the victim of ruffians.

Her life has been made a shambles by her selfish brother and her brutish fiance.

But she has a bold and courageous spirit Catesby can’t resist-and before he knows it, he rescues her again by marrying her himself.

A reckless adventurer may be forgiven for such and impulse.

But when Catesby’s elder brother dies, he becomes the Earl of Malzard-and Prudence is suddenly a most unlikely countess.

Neither she nor Catesby is prepared to face the shock of his family.

Still almost strangers, Prudence and Catesby have no one to turn to but each other

and it is in each other’s arms that they find a love neither ever expected.

Praise for the Novels of Jo Beverley

‘Another jewel in Beverley’s heavily decorated crown.’ - The Romance Reader

‘A delightful blend of wit, intrigue, and emotional victories.’ - The State (Columbia, SC)

NEVER PUBLISHED BEFORE
*Teresa Medeiros