The Pretender - Softcover

Bradley, Celeste

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312946007 ISBN 13: 9780312946005

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2008

Synopsis

Rule #1: Never fall in love.Celeste Bradley captivated critics and readers alike with her unforgettable novel Fallen, which was nominated for the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America for Best First Book. Now, she brings us The Lover, the first book in the wildly fun, exciting, and sexy new Liar's Club series both featuring irresistible heroes who are out to steal their leading ladies hearts!She had a secret she'd do anything to hide.Agatha Cunnington, a headstrong beauty from the country, has come to London in search of her missing brother James. The only clue she has is a cryptic letter signed The Griffin. Agatha decides to disguise herself as a respectable married woman so that she can go about the city unnoticed. But for her charade to work she needs a suitable "husband," preferably someone tall, elegant, and rakish-someone like Simon Montague Rain.He had a secret he'd do anything to hide.Simon Montague Rain, also known as

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"A charming heroine and a dashing spy hero make The Pretender a riveting read...entertained me thoroughly from beginning to end."
--Sabrina Jeffries, USA Today bestselling author of After the Abduction

Agatha looked as though she wanted to kill him. Simon watched as she visibly fought down her growing frustration and began again.

"Place one hand thus, Mr. Applequist. Then lightly-lightly, I say, not as though one is handling a coal shovel-lightly take the lady's hand, here, holding it precisely at shoulder height..."

Simon stopped listening. He was far more interested in watching her mouth move.

She was no classic beauty, but her snapping brown eyes and full lips combined with her fresh rosy complexion, making up a veritable recipe for appeal.

He especially liked her lips. They were highly colored, all of their own merit, and when she was nervous, such as now, the pretty Mrs. Applequist had a tendency to slide her tongue across them quickly.

There. She did it again. It made him ache a little more whenever she did so.

It occurred to Simon that he had never really seen her smile with those lips. She had made polite faces to her lady guests and been pleasant to her household, but he had yet to see her smile naturally.

He wanted to see that. Very badly...|"A charming heroine and a dashing spy hero make The Pretender a riveting read...entertained me thoroughly from beginning to end."
--Sabrina Jeffries, USA Today bestselling author of After the Abduction

Agatha looked as though she wanted to kill him. Simon watched as she visibly fought down her growing frustration and began again.

"Place one hand thus, Mr. Applequist. Then lightly-lightly, I say, not as though one is handling a coal shovel-lightly take the lady's hand, here, holding it precisely at shoulder height..."

Simon stopped listening. He was far more interested in watching her mouth move.

She was no classic beauty, but her snapping brown eyes and full lips combined with her fresh rosy complexion, making up a veritable recipe for appeal.

He especially liked her lips. They were highly colored, all of their own merit, and when she was nervous, such as now, the pretty Mrs. Applequist had a tendency to slide her tongue across them quickly.

There. She did it again. It made him ache a little more whenever she did so.

It occurred to Simon that he had never really seen her smile with those lips. She had made polite faces to her lady guests and been pleasant to her household, but he had yet to see her smile naturally.

He wanted to see that. Very badly...

About the Author

Celeste Bradley is the New York Times bestselling author of Scoundrel in My Dreams,  Desperately Seeking a Duke, and the Royal Four and Liars Club series, among many others. Prior to giving writing a try, Celeste was a professional artist. Believing that storytelling is as much of an art form, she applies those skills to writing. She is a two-time RITA Nominee and winner of the prestigious Historical Storyteller of the Year from Romantic Times Book Reviews. Mother of two teen divas, Southern-born Celeste lives in the Southwest. Her hobbies include gardening, jewelry making and collage. She feels very strongly that literacy can change lives.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0312946007
• ISBN 13: 9780312946005
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 384