A Perfect Bride

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The incomparable USA Today bestseller Samanth James cordially invites you to Regency England for a Sterling affair . . . Perfectly Marvelous Devon St. James must surely be dreaming! She closes her eyes in London's poorest slum, and awakens wrapped in fine linens . . . staring into the eyes of the most gorgeous man she has ever seen! Sebastian Sterling, marquess of Thurston, is clearly shocked to have a girl from the streets in his bed, though the heat of the desire burning in his gaze is unmistakable. But if he believes Devon will easily submit, he is quite mistaken! What the devil has he done? It's bad enough their family is already mired in scandal, now Sebastian has to deal with the exquisite young beauty in rags he had impetuously carried into his home! Worse still, the lady is driving the serious, responsible marquess to distraction with her fiery spirit and breathtaking sensuality. But perhaps, just perhaps, with some of Sebastian's private schooling, this low-born enchantress can learn refinement and manners—and be miraculously transformed from merely his passionate obsession into . . . A Perfect Bride Title Page......Page 3 Contents......Page 5 Prologue Sebastian Lloyd William Sterling lay in his bed, his eyes.........Page 9 One Devon St. James was in a dreadful fix.......Page 17 Two Damn his brother’s foolhardy nature!......Page 27 Three Four chimes from the walnut clock in the marbled foyer.........Page 39 Four It was the shiver of a presence that woke Devon.......Page 53 Five Outside in the hall, Justin crossed his arms over his.........Page 65 Six Behind the door, Devon sank back against the pillows with.........Page 77 Seven Late the next day Justin came to him in his.........Page 87 Eight Devon was healing. She was healing nicely. Within several days.........Page 97 Nine When Devon awoke, Webster sat up, eyes bright, tail wagging.........Page 111 Ten Promptly at nine two days later Devon presented herself in.........Page 129 Eleven When Sebastian strode into his chamber and caught Devon with.........Page 143 Twelve Devon had been kissed before-if the mashing of wet,.........Page 155 Thirteen A few days later Sebastian entered the library to find.........Page 173 Fourteen Devon was a virgin. Sweet Christ, a virgin.......Page 187 Fifteen Walking into Sebastian’s study the next morning was difficult. Facing.........Page 203 Sixteen She caught at his vest...She caught at his heart.......Page 213 Seventeen There was never a day more glorious.......Page 223 Eighteen Perhaps it had begun as a game, her lighthearted enticement.........Page 237 Nineteen “Justin and I have invited a few friends over tomorrow.........Page 249 Twenty There was a heavy, suffocating pressure on Devon’s chest. It.........Page 259 Twenty-one Holding her, listening to her pour out her anguish, feeling.........Page 269 Twenty-two It was the click of the door that woke her.......Page 281 Twenty-three The next three mornings were spent in similar fashion, in.........Page 293 Twenty-four Once Devon had drifted off to sleep, Sebastian rose and.........Page 307 Twenty-five They were both crying—sobbing actually-and Sebastian had the.........Page 317 Twenty-six Looking neither right nor left, Devon climbed the curving staircase.........Page 333 Twenty-seven Every afternoon for the next week Sebastian presented himself on.........Page 343 Twenty-eight A sick dread twisted inside her. In panic she eyed.........Page 359 Epilogue They wed less than a fortnight later, in the chapel.........Page 367 About the Author......Page 373 Praise......Page 374 By Samantha James......Page 375 Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 376 About the Publisher......Page 377