The Debutante's Ruse

By Linda Skye

Isabella Lei Hennessey is the Governor's daughter, a marriageable debutante...and the most notorious thief of Hong Kong. She has good reason to resort to robbery, though her activities would cause untold scandal if they were ever exposed. A chance encounter with a handsome stranger saves Isabella from discovery...except this notorious rake doesn't like to play by the rules! A tantalising game of cat and mouse ensues until Isabella decides she would quite like to be caught…

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
• Release date: May 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781460805305

Linda Skye

LINDA SKYE was born to Filipino parents in the United States and raised in Canada. She is a modern-day nomad, moving across country and ocean with her military husband. She currently lives in Canada and spends her free time writing, taking care of her two baby boys and dreaming of adventures at home and abroad. Linda specializes in teaching languages and literature. Though she is currently teaching at a local university, Linda is a full-time daydreamer with a passion for the exotic.

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