The Mad Lord’s Daughter (Lords and Ladies Series Book 2)

Locked away by her reclusive and intensely protective father, the recently deceased "Mad Lord of Northumberland," Melissa is beautiful and educated but painfully naive about the real world - and the dark secrets of her birth. Now in the care of her uncle, the Earl of Braddock, she must prepare to enter London society and find a proper husband, a task that grows complicated when she falls for the one man she can never have. Just as a promising new life begins to eclipse her tragic past, she'll find herself consumed by a forbidden love that could destroy it all. "A gripping love story . . . the perfect read for anyone looking to lose themselves in a flawless romantic novel"—from the author of When a Duke Says I Do ( Fresh Fiction ). Locked away by her reclusive and intensely protective father, the recently deceased "Mad Lord of Northumberland," Melissa is beautiful and educated but painfully naïve about the real world—and the dark secrets of her birth. Now in the care of her uncle, the Earl of Braddock, she must prepare to enter London society and find a proper husband, a task that grows complicated when she falls for the one man she can never have. Just as a promising new life begins to eclipse her tragic past, she'll find herself consumed by a forbidden love that could destroy it all . . . Praise for When a Duke Says I Do "Goodger's Regency debut abounds with quiet charm."— Publishers Weekly "One of the most sweetly emotional stories I've read in ages . . . truly pulls at the heartstrings."— All About Romance Locked away by her reclusive and intensely protective father, the recently deceased "Mad Lord of Northumberland," Melissa is beautiful and educated but painfully na?ve about the real world?and the dark secrets of her birth. Now in the care of her uncle, the Earl of Braddock, she must prepare to enter London society and find a proper husband, a task that grows complicated when she falls for the one man she can never have. Just as a promising new life begins to eclipse her tragic past, she'll find herself consumed by a forbidden love that could destroy it all. . . Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger "Gentle humor, witty banter, and attractive characters." ? Library Journal on Marry Christmas "A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance." ? Romantic Times on A Christmas Waltz Locked Away By Her Reclusive And Intensely Protective Father, The Recently Deceased Mad Lord Of Northumberland, Melissa Is Beautiful And Educated But Painfully Naïve About The Real World--and The Dark Secrets Of Her Birth. Now In The Care Of Her Uncle, The Earl Of Braddock, She Must Prepare To Enter London Society And Find A Proper Husband, A Task That Grows Complicated When She Falls For The One Man She Can Never Have. Just As A Promising New Life Begins To Eclipse Her Tragic Past, She'll Find Herself Consumed By A Forbidden Love That Could Destroy It All. . . Praise For The Novels Of Jane Goodger Gentle Humor, Witty Banter, And Attractive Characters. --library Journal On Marry Christmas A Touching, Compassionate, Passion-filled Romance. --romantic Times On A Christmas Waltz Painfully naive about the real world and the dark secrets of her birth, Melissa, the daughter of the late "Mad Lord of Northumberland," enters London society to find a proper husband, a task that becomes complicated when she falls in love with the one man she cannot have