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Miss Catherine Fairchild spent much of her life haring about the globe with her diplomat parents, though she grasped at a young age that as a legitimate by-blow, her social standing among Polite Society would be marginal at best. Now she's lost both parents and is settled back in London,…

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1 author picked Miss Desirable as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

While we so often think of regency romances as light and fluffy, Miss Desirable has some surprisingly deep, emotional roots that really tug at the heartstrings. Catherine and Xavier's story brought many smiles, a few tears, and a lovely several hours of reading to the table. Thoroughly enjoyed!

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