Book 2

Immerse yourself in the glitter of Regency times and follow the lives and romantic escapades of Stephanie Laurens' Lester family.

Having seen his sister Lenore and brother Jack caught in Parsons' mousetrap, albeit willingly, Harry Lester had no intention of following their example. Now the news was out that the Lester family fortunes had been repaired, Harry knew the society matrons would soon be in pursuit, so he promptly left London for ewmarket.

Fate, however, proved more far-sighted, having arranged for a distraction in the person of Mrs Lucinda Babbacombe. Lucinda is a beautiful, provocative but unwilling conquest - who to Harry's irritation cannot be ignored.

`Laurens' writing shines.' Publishers Weekly


The Reasons for Marriage

by Stephanie Laurens

Published 11 November 1994
The Reasons for Marriage by Stephanie Laurens released on Dec 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

A lady shall never be caught unchaperoned with a stranger.

A gentleman shall never flirt with a lady below his social standing. A lady shall never waltz with a man to whom she is not promised. And, above all, an engagement shall not be consummated before the marriage ceremony!

Everyone loves a wedding. The quiet country girl. The sophisticated member of the ton. The graceful duchess. Follow these ladies and their handsome suitors on their journeys towards the aisle as they break society’s most sacred rules.