“The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiancée will keep the husbandhunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion. Finding the right candidateproves more of a challenge than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, the fire in her golden eyes sways him to make a generous offer. Her sorry financial circumstances and dreams of a life of independenceconvince her to accept. But St. Merryn
appears to be hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy London home. Elenora soon
discovers that this lark will be a far more dangerous adventure than she’d been led to believe. And the Earl
of St. Merryn will find that the meek and mild companion he’d initially envisioned has become a partner in his
quest to catch a killer and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his practical heart.
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Sexual Content - 3/5
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Violence - 1/5
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Language - 3/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 1/5
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Summary
Overall This book has suspense, action, romance, and humor. Like most Quick books there are interesting secondary characters in additon to the main characters; Arthur and
Elenora. There were several surprises which I enjoyed. I loved the chemistry between Arthur and Elenora.
Violence A murder and an explosion. Nothing graphic or disturbing.
Language More than 10 curse words. I don't think it was so many that it distracted from the story. Words like blood hell, and damnation.
Sexual Approximately four scenes that are well written and some comments about what happens to paid companions and servants in some households(no details)
Drug & Alcohol Wine and brandy are mentioned.