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I knew when I ended the first book in the series, Snowbound Seductions, that I had to write a love story for Lady Alexandra and the good Major. Betrayed in Brighton carries a different tone than the other two novellas in this series. For the first time, I created a "bad guy" -- wow, that was fun! -- and brought back some of my favorite characters from Snowbound Seductions, such as Lady Caro. But ultimately, it was digging deeper into Alexandra's grief, Pendleton's frustration and their abiding love that made this story one of my favorites. I truly hope you enjoy Betrayed in Brighton.
 

Book Two in The Merry Widow series features the fiery Lady Alexandra Chase and lusty Scotsman, Major Pendleton. Sent behind enemy lines to track down a traitor, Pendleton disappears just before the Battle of Waterloo. One year later, Lady Alexandra still waits for his return -- if he's alive.

After escaping imprisonment, Pendleton returns to England, still undercover, anxious to reach Alexandra. But now he's a hunted man, the traitor at large and intent on destroying him. Will they ever be together again? Will Alexandra and Pendleton survive long enough to find out?


Happy Reading and Happy Spring!


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