that Charity forced herself to bite her tongue. It wouldn’t do to upset her—after all, she was only just now recovering from her illness. The currish baron wasn’t worth the strife it would cause.
Forcing a brittle smile to her lips, she nodded. “Mmhmm. And you know what? I think I’ll go play an extra- enthusiastic composition just for him.”
With that, she marched from the room directly back to her pianoforte bench. The baron could have been pleasant. He could have kindly asked her to play more quietly or perhaps less frequently. But, no, he had chosen to go about it in the most uncivilized, humiliating way possible. It was his decision to throw down the gauntlet as though they were enemies instead of neighbors.
She plopped down on her bench with a complete lack of elegance and paused only long enough to lace her hands together and stretch out her muscles. Then she spread her fingers out over the keys and smiled.
PRAISE FOR ERIN KNIGHTLEY’S
“Very sweet and heartening. . . . The characters are likable and well written, the plot is delightful and keeps your attention, and the ending declaration of love is sigh worthy.”
—Smexy Books Romance Reviews
“As satisfyingly sweet as one of the heroine’s cakes, Knightley’s delightful and charming romance is both tender and adorable.”
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“With endearing characters, eloquent writing, and a spoonful of charm, you’ve got the perfect recipe for a perfect read!”
—Under the Covers
“This sweet treat of a romance will entrance you with its delicious humor, dollop of suspense, and delectable characters. It’ll make your mouth water!”
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“More than a romance—it’s a witty and engaging love story that had me turning pages well into the night just so I could find out what would happen next. It’s a truly captivating tale of two headstrong friends who become much more to each other than they could have imagined.”
—Lydia Dare
“A distinct and unique voice. . . . Knightley achieves great sexual tension between the hero and heroine. . . . Fans of Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, and Suzanne Enoch will enjoy this book.”
—Under the Covers
“A perfectly delightful story. The characters leap off the page. . . . Knightley has created a romance novel that is fun and interesting.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Charmingly sweet and tender.”
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“Action-packed. . . . Readers will enjoy this passionate yet taut tale starring two charming protagonists.”
—Genre Go Round Reviews
“Knightley’s entertaining debut sparks the imagination.”
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