The Squire's Daughter (The Regency Collection, #4)

Once upon a time he broke her heart—and maybe his own.
Is the Marquess of Worthington doomed like his ancestors? The notorious rogue doesn't believe in the Worthington Curse. But he trusts his instincts, and they're telling him the squire's daughter he once befriended is in danger.
Clare Cummings believed in family legends, fairy tale castles, and happy endings—until Worthington broke her heart. Now she doesn't know what to believe. But if the man's determined to rescue her, she might rescue him right back.
Can she save him from the history that haunts him, or will the curse destroy them both?
Book #4 of The Regency Collection: Witty Regencies with a Touch of Mystery
"Simmons demonstrates her growing talent in this murder mystery Regency romp." – Affaire de Coeur
Key Themes: Regency romance, second chance, curse, marquess, Regency mystery, independent heroine, Regency romance series, reunion, strong heroine, brooding hero, reformed rake, romantic suspense, happily ever after, heartwarming, love story, historical romance, redemption, storytellers, fairy tales.
Two-time RITA Finalist Deborah Simmons is a USA Today bestselling author of historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.

I began my writing career as a journalist, but left nonfiction for the world of happily ever afters. I've written historical romances originally published by Avon, Harlequin, and Berkley, as well as a romantic comedy.
My books A Lady of Distinction and The Gentleman Thief were finalists in Romance Writers of America's annual RITA competition. Two other releases, The Gentleman's Quest and Glory and the Rake (now titled Glory and the Duke), were up for The Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence for Mystery/Suspense. And my work has been translated and published in more than thirty countries, with graphic novel editions available for some titles.
I believe in strong heroines, wry humor, a touch of mystery, and love that can't be denied.
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