Ruined by Rumor
by Alyssa Everett
After waiting five years for her fiancée to return from the war
and marry her, Roxana Langley has been jilted! She may have longed for excitement, but
this was not what she had in mind... Who could possibly throw over a woman as beautiful
and vivacious as Roxana? Certainly not Alex Winslow, the Earl of Ayersley, who has spent
years trying in vain to forget his unrequited love. When he learns she's been
abandoned by her cad of a fiancée, he finds himself offering a shoulder for
her to cry on. Comfort soon turns into a passionate kiss - and scandal when they are
caught in an embrace. Only one thing will save Roxana from certain ruination: marriage
to the earl. The match may save her reputation, but responsible, tongue-tied Ayersley is
a far cry from her dashing former fiancée. She's convinced Ayersley is
merely doing his duty...while he's sure Roxana is still in love with another man.
Are they trading one disaster for another?
and marry her, Roxana Langley has been jilted! She may have longed for excitement, but
this was not what she had in mind... Who could possibly throw over a woman as beautiful
and vivacious as Roxana? Certainly not Alex Winslow, the Earl of Ayersley, who has spent
years trying in vain to forget his unrequited love. When he learns she's been
abandoned by her cad of a fiancée, he finds himself offering a shoulder for
her to cry on. Comfort soon turns into a passionate kiss - and scandal when they are
caught in an embrace. Only one thing will save Roxana from certain ruination: marriage
to the earl. The match may save her reputation, but responsible, tongue-tied Ayersley is
a far cry from her dashing former fiancée. She's convinced Ayersley is
merely doing his duty...while he's sure Roxana is still in love with another man.
Are they trading one disaster for another?