A Most Unsuitable Match. Julia Justiss

      

      Shunned by the ton

      How would she find a husband?

      Part of Sisters of Scandal: After her mother’s latest outrageous affair, innocent Prudence Lattimar has fled to Bath.

      With her dubious background, she must marry a man of impeccable reputation. A clergyman with a title and a considerable income would be perfect.

      She must steer clear of Lieutenant Johnnie Trethwell—his family is as notorious as hers, no matter how funny, charming and unfailingly honorable he is!

       Sisters of Scandal duet

      Book 1—A Most Unsuitable Match

      Look out for the second story, coming soon!

      “Justiss provides her fans with heart-stealing characters.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Secret Lessons with the Rake

      “Secret Lessons with the Rake is a deeply romantic and satisfying end to these tales of Hadley’s Hellions and it’s a book I’m happy to recommend.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Secret Lessons with the Rake

      JULIA JUSTISS wrote her ideas for Nancy Drew stories in her third-grade notebook, and has been writing ever since. After publishing poetry in college she turned to novels. Her Regency historical romances have won or been placed in contests by the Romance Writers of America, Romantic Times magazine, National Readers’ Choice and the Daphne du Maurier Award. She lives with her husband in Texas. For news and contests visit juliajustiss.com.

       Also by Julia Justiss

      Ransleigh Rogues miniseries

      The Rake to Ruin Her

      The Rake to Redeem Her

      The Rake to Rescue Her

       The Rake to Reveal Her

      Hadley’s Hellions miniseries

      Forbidden Nights with the Viscount

      Stolen Encounters with the Duchess

      Convenient Proposal to the Lady

      Secret Lessons with the Rake

      Sisters of Scandal miniseries

      A Most Unsuitable Match

      And look out for the next book

      Coming soon

      Discover more at millsandboon.co.uk.

      A Most Unsuitable Match

      Julia Justiss

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-07414-8

      A MOST UNSUITABLE MATCH

      © 2018 Janet Justiss

      Published in Great Britain 2018

      by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      To Eve and Lenora.

      Words aren’t adequate to express my gratitude for

      your love and support since the accident—especially

      when finding time to write becomes so difficult. Every

      time I’m about to give up in despair you pulled me

      back from the edge. I love you guys!

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       About the Author

       Booklist

       Title Page

       Copyright

       Dedication

       Prologue

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter