Secrets of a Summer Night

Four young ladies enter London society with one common goal: they must use their feminine wit and wiles to find a husband.So a daring husband-hunting scheme is born.

Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle's most intriguing -- and persistent -- admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon Hunt, has made it clear that while he will introduce her to irresistible pleasure he will not offer marriage. Annabelle is determined to resist his unthinkable proposition ... but it is impossible in the face of such skillful seduction.

Her friends, looking to help, conspire to entice a more suitable gentleman to offer for Annabelle, for only then will she be safe from Simon -- and her own longings. But on one summer night, Annabelle succumbs to Simon's passionate embrace and tempting kisses ... and she discovers that love is the most dangerous game of all.

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Title of ebook: Secrets of a Summer Night
ISBN: 9780060791896
parent-ISBN: 9780060091293
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Published: 10-2004
Released online for download: 10-26-2004
Author of eBook: Kleypas, Lisa
Series: More eBooks from the Wallflowers series
Number in this series: 1

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Secrets of a Summer Night

Chapter One

London, 1843 The end of the season

A marriage-minded girl could overcome practically any obstacle, except the lack of a dowry.

Annabelle swung her foot impatiently beneath the frothy white mass of her skirts while she kept her expression composed. During her past three failed seasons, she had become accustomed to being a wallflower. Accustomed, but not resigned. More than once it had occurred to her that she deserved far better than to sit at the side of the room in a spindly chair. Hoping, hoping, hoping, for an invitation that would never come. And trying to pretend that she didn't care - that she was perfectly happy to be watching others dancing and being courted.

Letting out a long sigh, Annabelle fiddled with the tiny silver dance card that hung from a ribbon on her wrist. The cover slid open to reveal a book of neartranslucent ivory leaves that spread out in a fan. A girl was supposed to pencil the names of her dance partners on those delicate slips of ivory. To Annabelle, the fan of empty cards seemed to resemble a row of teeth, grinning at her mockingly. Snapping the silver case shut, she glanced at the three girls who sat next to her, all endeavo ... read full excerpt from: Secrets of a Summer Night ebook

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Title: Secrets of a Summer Night
Avg. Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars

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	I'm totally hooked! 12/27/2009
Reviewer: A viewer from Rishon Le-zion, NA IL
It's been so long since I read a book this good! Finally, a relationship that's romantic, deep and intense, and not just the superficial lust I keep ending up reading... It's my first Lisa Kleypas book, and I think I may have found a new favorite! well done!
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	Secrets of a Summer Night 10/07/2009
Reviewer: A viewer from BARRANCO - LIMA, NA PE
Definitely a number five for Lisa Kleypas, by far one of her best works, Simon and Annabelle are a very charming, loveable and funny pair and the side characters only make you want to read her next book, which I am looking forward to do, highly recommended.
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	Secrets of a Summer Night 08/17/2009
Reviewer: A viewer from London, GB
This is the first book of the wallflower series, and it sets the tone for the collection. It's funny, the characters are charming, and most importantly, the plot is full of surprises all the way towards the end. I really like Ms Kleypas's style of writing, and would highly recommend this book.
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	secrets of a summer night 08/02/2009
Reviewer: A viewer from prescott, AR US
1st book in the wallflower bundle.there are 4 and they are really good books. great stories that flow from one book to the next with the cutest characters.well worth time and money
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	2 03/13/2009
Reviewer: A viewer from Trumbull, CT US
This book was WONDERFUL. I loved this series and after reading it I decided to buy all of lisa kleypas's books because I love the way she writes. it's so captivating and her characters really come to life on the pages. I highly recommend this book, after reading it you too will want to read all of kleypas's books.
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