Nearly a Bride

Name: Nearly a Bride
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SKU: 9781035437252
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a seductive regency romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton

By Sabrina Jeffries

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In this captivating new historical romance brimming with seductive twists and irresistible wit, an English nobleman is finally free from exile—but can his heart still be captured? • Historical romance • Fake engagement • Opposites attract • Taming a rake The art of faking an engagement... Read More

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Description

In this captivating new historical romance brimming with seductive twists and irresistible wit, an English nobleman is finally free from exile—but can his heart still be captured?

• Historical romance

• Fake engagement

• Opposites attract

• Taming a rake

The art of faking an engagement is never easy...

After more than a decade, the Earl of Heathbrook returns to London to reclaim guardianship of his younger brothers. However, his reputation as a rake has followed him from France, and his own father has blocked Heathbrook's rightful custody in his will. But the clever rogue concocts the perfect plan to restore his reputation, and his inheritance... by finding a temporary fiancée.

Giselle Bernard is not looking to wed an earl with a wild past. All she seeks is a nobleman who can legally secure her new life in England and head off a mysterious stranger's threats. Posing as Heathbrook's bride-to-be would surely benefit them both. But as their engagement charade unravels, neither expect it to blossom into a promise of love...

For more dazzlingly romantic and witty historical romance, don't miss Sabrina's other gorgeous series including Lords of Hazard, Designing Debutantes, the Duke Dynasty series, The Sinful Suitors, The Hellions of Halstead Hall, The School for Heiresses and The Royal Brotherhood.

Praise for Sabrina Jeffries:

'Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author on Project Duchess

'Fans will delight in revisiting Sheridan's large family in this heated, twisty tale of love and deception' Publishers Weekly on Undercover Duke

'Bestseller Jeffries launches her scintillating Designing Debutantes series with this witty Regency romance... again proving her mastery of historical romance, complete with bold, determined characters whose sparring only highlights their sexual tension. Historical romance fans will be riveted' Publishers Weekly on A Duke for Diana

'Sabrina Jeffries is touted as a master of romance—and the first novel in her new Duke Dynasty series is as steamy as they come... a witty, scintillating read' Woman's World Editor's Pick on Project Duchess

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035437252

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Eternal

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 207g

Pages: 288

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Romance Sabrina Jeffries

About the Author

Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 novels and works of short fiction (some written under the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). Whatever time not spent writing in a coffee-fueled haze is spent traveling with her husband and adult autistic son or indulging in one of her passions--jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music. With over 9 million books in print in more than 20 languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction, and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world. She always dreams big.

For more information, visit Sabrina's website www.sabrinajeffries.com, Facebook page www.facebook.com/SabrinaJeffriesAuthor and follow her on Twitter @SabrinaJeffries.

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