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he’ll propose. I have it on good authority he’ll be in attendance.”
“How exciting.” Her mother’s dark eyes lit with relief, making Caroline aware of how much her mother was counting on Caroline making a good match—or rather, this match.
“Isn’t it?” She smiled broadly at her mother and sisters, ignoring the doubt in her heart. Her happiness was of little concern. The duke was truly quite nice from what she knew of him.
“I will have the pale green silk complete,” Margaret said. “You’ll look stunning in it. That ought to encourage him.”
“Thank you, Margaret.”
Margaret had reworked last Season’s dresses, giving each an updated look with no one the wiser. The less others knew of their reduced circumstances, the better. Caroline didn’t want any of them to gain the reputation as fortune hunters.
They’d gone to great lengths to conceal her father’s poor health. Revealing his failing mental competence could hurt his business—something they couldn’t risk.
As the conversation drifted to less serious matters, Caroline pondered what more she could do to encourage a proposal from the duke.
“Do not worry so, Caroline,” her mother said quietly with a pat on her hand. “You only need be yourself. You are perfect as you are.”
She turned her hand to squeeze her mother’s. “Thank you.”
Why didn’t it feel like enough?
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Author’s Note
The Seven Curses of London series came to me like so many ideas do—while I was researching something else. The original book by that same name written by James Greenwood was originally published in 1869. Greenwood is said to have started his writing career a few years before by writing an article entitled A Night in a Workhouse when he disguised himself as a pauper and stayed the night in a workhouse to expose the terrible conditions. He was considered an investigative reporter by many but others suggested he leaned toward the dramatic. At the very least, he started many conversations about the problems the city of London faced but were often ignored. I find it interesting that we have similar issues today.
When so many readers requested one more Seven Curses book, I couldn’t resist writing a Christmas story that gives us a peek at many of the characters we met over the course of the series. You may notice that the epilogue includes each of the couples from the thirteen books and that they are introduced in the order the books were written. I thought that would be easier on all of us. ☺
It’s been delightful to hear from many of you about how much you’ve enjoyed this series. Thank you for reading my stories, which allows me to continue writing them. I hope you give the next series, The Rogue Chronicles, a try, along with the other books in my backlist.
Happy Reading!
Lana
Other Books By Lana Williams
Victorian Romances
The Seven Curses of London Series:
Trusting the Wolfe, a Novella, Book .5
Loving the Hawke, Book I
Charming the Scholar, Book II
Rescuing the Earl, Book III
Dancing Under the Mistletoe, a Christmas Novella, Book IV
Tempting the Scoundrel, a Novella, Book V
Romancing the Rogue, a Regency Prequel (and the start of The Rogue Chronicles series)
Falling For the Viscount, Book VI
Daring the Duke, Book VII
Wishing Upon A Christmas Star, a Novella
Ruby’s Gamble, a Novella
Gambling for the Governess, Book IX
Redeeming the Lady, Book X
Enchanting the Duke, Book XI
The Secret Trilogy:
Unraveling Secrets, Book I
Passionate Secrets, Book II
Shattered Secrets, Book III
Regency Romances
The Rogue Chronicles:
Romancing the Rogue, Book 1
A Rogue’s Reputation, a Christmas Novella, Book 2
A Rogue No More, Book 3
A Rogue to the Rescue, Book 4
A Rogue and Some Mistletoe, Book 5
More in this series coming soon!
A Match Made in the Highlands, a Novella
Medieval Romances:
Falling for A Knight Series:
A Knight’s Christmas Wish, Novella, Book .5
A Knight’s Quest, Book 1
A Knight’s Temptation, Book 2
A Knight’s Captive, Book 3
The Vengeance Trilogy:
A Vow To Keep, Book I
A Knight’s Kiss, Novella, Book 1.5
Trust In Me, Book II
Believe In Me, Book III
Contemporary Romances:
Yours for the Weekend, a Novella
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About the Author
Lana Williams is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes historical romance filled with mystery, adventure, and a pinch of paranormal to stir things up. Filled with a love of books from an early age, Lana put pen to paper and decided happy endings were a must in any story she created.
Her latest series is The Rogue Chronicles - where rogues meet their match in the most delightful way - and is set in Regency London, beginning with Romancing the Rogue.
The Seven Curses of London, set in Victorian times, and shares stories of men and women who attempt to battle the ills of London, and the love they find along the way that truly gives them something worth fighting for.
Her first medieval trilogy is set in England and follows heroes seeking vengeance only to find love when they least expect it. The second trilogy begins on the Scottish border and follows the second generation of the de Bremont family.
The Secret Trilogy, which shares stories set in Victorian London, follows three lords injured in an electromagnetic experiment that went terribly wrong and the women who help heal them through the power of love.
She writes in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, two growing sons, and two labs, and loves hearing from readers. Stop by her website and say hello! Join her VIP Readers Facebook Group. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and BookBub.
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