The
Highlander's Princess Bride
Highlander's Princess Bride
Improper
Princesses Book 3
Princesses Book 3
by
Vanessa Kelly
Vanessa Kelly
Genre:
Historical Romance
Historical Romance
InVanessa Kelly’s enchanting series, three young
womendescended from royalty overcome their
scandalous beginnings to win the hearts of the ton's
most eligible men . . .
The illegitimate daughter of the Prince Regent might be
expected to pursue various dubious professions. Actress,
perhaps, or artist’s model. Even courtesan. Victoria Knight,
however, has become a governess—a respectable choice,
until she travels to Scotland to meet her new charges. The
younger brothers of Nicholas Kendrick, Earl of Arnprior,
aren’t children at all. They’re brawny, wild Highland men.
As for the Earl, he’s handsome, guarded, and far
too compelling . . . especially for a woman hiding a dark
secret.
Nick needs a proper teacher to transform his
unmarriageable brothers—and a sensible, straight-laced wife
for himself. Miss Knight seems to fit the bill on both
counts. But he soon discovers there is more to Victoria than
he thought. It’s not just her notorious origins, or the danger
that’s followed her all the way to Scotland. It’s the fiery
loyalty beneath that sedate façade. This, the real Victoria, is
the woman Nick is starting to desire so desperately. And
what an earl wants, he’ll use every seductive means to get . . .
**Easily read as a standalone!**
Wow what a wonderful story. This was amazing book. It is so
well-written and thought out. And it had a wonderful flow to
it. This is book 3 in the series. And my first but I plan to go
back and read the others.
This is Nick and Victoria’s story. When she is accused of a
crime she is not responsible for her cousin sends her to
Scotland to work as a governesses but ends up falling for her
Scottish boss. And he is falling for her. But trouble has
followed her to Scotland and she is in even more trouble.
Now he has to find a way to save her before time runs out.
Now before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope you
enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this book,
please consider leaving a review. The Authors really like it
when you do; they value your opinions too
Victoria
closed the door and trudged back to bed, so weary she was convinced she might
sleep through anything, even hideous bagpipe serenades.
Unfortunately,
she was mistaken about that. A short time later, the twins decided to hold a
carouse just below her window. After suffering through no fewer than three
ribald drinking songs, she leapt out of bed and stormed over to the window. As
she struggled to open the old casement, Arnprior erupted from a shadowy doorway
and stalked across the courtyard toward his brothers.
The
earl was wearing nothing but a kilt, and was in the process of securing it
around his waist. With an almost full moon shining down, she got more than an
eyeful of broad, muscular shoulders and an exceedingly brawny chest. In the
moonlight, he seemed nothing like the civilized aristocrat who’d pulled out her
chair at dinner. This man looked like a wild Highlander, ready to go on a
rampage.
With
a lamentable lack of feminine sensibility, she stared down at him, unable to
avert her gaze.
Graeme
and Grant quickly took to their heels in self-preservation. Given the ferocity
of the earl’s demeanor, she had little doubt the twins would have emerged worse
for wear from an encounter with their much-put-upon brother.
Arnprior
came to a halt beneath Victoria’s window, staring after his younger
half-siblings with obvious frustration. He propped his hands on his hips and
glanced up at her window, appearing to meet her gaze.
She
was transfixed. Moonlight gleamed over his half-nude body, lovingly
highlighting his tall, muscular form and his imposing presence. In the
shimmering light, out there in the cold and unforgiving night air, he didn’t
seem quite real. Victoria was not a woman prone to excessive imaginings, but
she could see Arnprior as a creature from a more primitive time—perhaps a
fierce Celtic warrior, or even a pagan god come to claim a virgin sacrifice.
And
here you are, gaping down at him like a henwit.
She
glanced down at herself, suddenly aware that her nightdress had slipped off her
shoulder and her cap had fallen from her head, exposing her tumbled-down hair.
Scrambling
backward, she sank down to the chilly floorboards. Victoria pressed a hand to
her heart, trying to catch her breath and think rationally. The earl couldn’t
have seen her, since it was all-but pitch black in her room and she’d never
managed to get the window open. And even in her nightdress she was covered from
head to toe, which was a great deal more than she could say for him. Yes, it
was his castle and his brothers were acting outrageous, but that was hardly a
good excuse for a gentleman to run about half-naked.
No
matter how handsome and well built that gentleman might happen to be.
ALSO IN THE IMPROPER PRINCESSES SERIES!
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Named by Booklist as one of the “New Stars of Historical
Romance,” USA Today bestselling author
Vanessa Kelly’s books have been nominated for awards in a
number of contests. She is also the recipient of the
prestigious Maggie Medallion for historical romance. With a
Master’s Degree in English Literature, Vanessa is known for
developing vibrant Regency settings, appealing characters,
and witty storylines that captivate readers. You can visit her
number of contests. She is also the recipient of the
prestigious Maggie Medallion for historical romance. With a
Master’s Degree in English Literature, Vanessa is known for
developing vibrant Regency settings, appealing characters,
and witty storylines that captivate readers. You can visit her
