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    An Honourable Rake
    An Honourable Rake
    An Honourable Rake
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    An Honourable Rake

    By Elizabeth Reed

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    This is a steamy historical romance short story (word count 4,716).

    Jessica realises she got it all so very wrong! She thought she was in love with Jeremy and he with her, only to find that he has eyes only for her best friend Isabel.

    And she would have gone on to reveal her hurt feelings at Jeremy and Isabel’s engagement party had it not been for her childhood friend and neighbour Christopher, the Earl of Manning, intervening to save her from making an embarrassment of herself as he makes his own proposal.

    Now Jessica is even more confused! Why did Christopher come so willing to her aid, and why is he suddenly looking and acting so out of character with her? Jessica had always taken Christopher as a self-confessed rake, but it seems now that he has undergone a change of heart, one that makes her see him in a completely different light.

    And it is not long before a strong desire grows between them, a desire that must eventually reach its climax!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLB Books
    Release dateOct 6, 2015
    ISBN9781519983305
    An Honourable Rake
    Author

    Elizabeth Reed

    As long as I can remember I have always loved everything and anything to do with the romance genre. Enjoying writing, reading and watching a wide range of love stories. I am a true romantic at heart! So after studying for a philosophy degree and then going on to work in a corporate job in advertising, I decided to reconnect with my passion again! I now write mainly romance short stories, with the aim to share all of my ideas with others who also have an interest in romantic fiction. I write in a range of romance subgenres including erotic romance, contemporary, sweet, paranormal/fantasy fiction and historical. I hope to continue writing as long as my ideas keep flowing out from my mind. In early 2014 I experienced my own personal love story, when I married my one true love. I now live together with my husband in London.

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      An Honourable Rake - Elizabeth Reed

      An Honourable Rake

      Elizabeth Reed

      Published by LB Books, 2015.

      This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

      AN HONOURABLE RAKE

      First edition. October 6, 2015.

      Copyright © 2015 Elizabeth Reed.

      ISBN: 978-1519983305

      Written by Elizabeth Reed.

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Copyright Page

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Further Reading: A Lady’s Desire

      Also By Elizabeth Reed

      Chapter 1

      ‘Jeremy, you’re getting married?’ Jessica failed to hide her surprise. ‘But you never mentioned it to me...not even once!’ she continued, accusingly.

      ‘That’s because Jeremy and I decided to keep it a secret for a while. We wanted to privately enjoy our engagement before telling everyone the good news. Jessica, you look so upset now. I thought you would be happy for us, considering that we are all firm friends?’ Isabel replied to Jessica, her blonde, willowy frame standing closely beside the sheepish looking and just as blonde gentleman who was her fiancé. She looked directly at Jessica with a sweet, innocent smile.

      ‘I am not upset..... Sorry, the news just took me by surprise that’s all, but I am very happy for you both, congratulations. It is indeed wonderful news.’ It took all of Jessica’s mental energy to hide her hurt and disappointment and hold back from slapping the smug and satisfied expression off Isabel’s face. But Jessica knew that everyone was eagerly observing her reaction: Isabel, Jeremy, and all their shared acquaintances that were present to hear their important announcement.

      ‘Jessica, will you not take a toast with us, and everyone here whom like yourself are our closet and dearest of friends? I am so glad you approve of Isabel and I wedding

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