One Moonlit Tryst

By Amanda Mariel

Lady Tabitha Pemberton wants nothing more than to enjoy her first season without becoming attached, but when Lady X writes of a forbidden tryst between Tabitha and Colin Brooks, the earl of Harcourt, everything changes. Now Tabitha must choose between her reputation and her desire to remain unattached.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
• Release date: Jun 5, 2018
• ISBN: 9781540137494

Amanda Mariel

USA Today Bestselling, Amazon All Star author Amanda Mariel dreams of days gone by when life moved at a slower pace. She enjoys taking pen to paper and exploring historical time periods through her imagination and the written word. When she is not writing she can be found reading, crocheting, traveling, practicing her photography skills, or spending time with her family.

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One Moonlit Tryst

One Moonlit Tryst

Amanda Mariel

Brook Ridge Press

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

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Copyright © 2018 Amanda Mariel

All rights reserved.

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No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the express written permission of the publisher.

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Published by Brook Ridge Press

Dawn, thank you for all of your fellowship. I will always value your friendship and be honored to work with you.

Contents

Also by Amanda Mariel

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Epilogue

Excerpt

Love’s Legacy Blurb

Chapter 1

Author note

About the Author

Afterword

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Captivated by the Captain

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A Rogue’s Kiss Series

Her Perfect Rogue

Coming next to the A Rogue’s Kiss series

Her Perfect Scoundrel

His Perfect Hellion

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Standalone titles

Love’s Legacy

One Moonlit Tryst

One Enchanting Kiss

Christmas in the Duke’s Embrace

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Wicked Earls’ Club

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**These are designed so they can standalone**

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Chapter 1

Two of London’s most notorious rogues have returned to town. They were spotted carousing along St. James’s Street mere hours after their return. Ladies beware and mamas keep a close eye on your daughters. No one’s virtue is beyond reproach when faced with the charming nature and good looks of these gentlemen.

~Whispers from Lady X

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Colin Brooks, the Earl of Harcourt, burst into laughter as he watched his longtime friend Reginald St. John, the Viscount of Lovell, stroll toward him with pink cheeks and a scowl. Your arms appear rather empty considering Ginger was supposed to fall right into them. Colin reached for his tumbler, still brimming with laughter.

Stuff it. Reginald took a deep drink of his whiskey as he settled back in his chair. She would have turned you away as well.

Not bloody likely, Colin said as he glanced across the club at the wench Reginald had been trying to charm. Shall I prove my point? He pushed his chair back and stood.

Colin and Reginald had attended school together, and though they’d become fast friends all those years ago, they also had a hunger for competition. They had often chased the same skirts, bet on the same mounts, and played cards for days in an attempt to prove who possessed greater skills.

Humph. You put too much stock in yourself. Reginald lifted his tumbler and took another drink of whiskey. Many women prefer me over your golden looks.

Colin chuckled, lifting his tumbler. Both men were considered handsome by most; Colin with his sandy-brown hair and light amber eyes stood an inch taller than Reginald who contrasted Colin with black hair and sky blue eyes.

Nonsense. I simply know how to sweep a woman off her feet better than you do. Where you rely solely on your looks, I possess an abundance of charm. Colin pivoted on his heels and took a few steps toward the chit before Reginald stopped him.

Is that so? How about a wager then?

Colin turned back to his friend, his interest piqued. This would be one bet he was guaranteed to win. Not only because he had confidence in his skills where women were concerned, but also because the chit in question had all but offered herself to him a fortnight ago. He grinned at Reginald as he returned to his seat. Name your stakes.

One thousand pounds says you cannot get the lady of my choosing to fall into your arms.

Colin arched a brow. Then we are no longer speaking of Ginger?

She may not prove challenge enough to put you in your place. Reginald gave a dismissive wave