Dear Reader,

Long before I started writing paranormal romance, I wrote historical romance novels as Deborah Raleigh. Now I''m thrilled to share my favorites with a whole new readership. In this book, you''ll meet irresistible Ian Breckford, one of the heroes in my trilogy about three mysterious men for whom illegitimacy is no obstacle. .

Darkly handsome and thoroughly charming, Ian Breckford has bedded his way through London''s most exclusive society. Yet lately this existence has seemed dull--a fact soon remedied by his aunt''s delightful new companion, Mercy Simpson. She may be shy, but Mercy is also sharp-witted and persistent, especially when persuading Ian to relieve her of her innocence. Mercy is sure that Ian is everything she dreamed a lover might be--and everything she can never hope to keep. . .unless her brazen seduction can ignite a lasting passion. .

I hope you enjoy reading these sensual, romantic tales as much as I enjoyed writing them!

With love,

Alexandra Ivy

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