From Mary Blayney, the acclaimed author of Strangers Kiss, comes this irresistible new novel of historical romance featuring the Pennistan family. In Courtesans Kiss, an independent woman is determined to make her way in the worldeven if its a scandalous one. But first she must escape a nobleman with plans of his own\n \nIn the wake of a broken engagement and shunned by the ton, Mia Castellano does not retire to the country, as a proper young lady might, but sees her chance to escape societys restraintsby becoming a courtesan. In her mind, no unmarried young woman is as free as a courtesan. She alone controls her destiny: managing her own money, having her own house, choosing her lovers. Theres only one obstacle in Mias pathLord David Pennistan. \n \nAs a favor to his brother, Lord David agrees to escort Mia to his familys home in Derbyshire, where her guardian awaits. Mia attracts nothing but trouble from the outset of their journey, yet with every adventure they share, Lord Davids desire for his charge grows. When theyre caught in a compromising situation, Lord David insists that she marry him. But theres only one thing Mia wants from David, and it isnt his charity or his title. Can he convince her before its too late that the love she wants is already hersto take or to lose forever? Can he win more from this untamed beauty than just a courtesans kiss?
