num_pages: 264
description: In the eyes of London Society Gillian Phelps is suitable enough. Though the ton whispers about her change of residence any speculation remains just that: ballroom gossip. No onenot even the other Huntresses the group of ladies she calls her dearest friendsknows that she is harboring a devastating family secret. Gillian has become adept at hiding the reality of her circumstances but the close quarters of a house party will test her ability to conceal the crushing truth. And with so many people to deceive the late arrival of another guest is a most unwelcome surprise.Despite his standing as a gentleman of the ton in truth Scott Sarvol possesses little more than two debt-riddled estates. When an opportunity arises to survey one of his properties he travels north only to find himself an unwitting guest at Artemis Jonquils house party. He is warmly welcomed by allexcept the aloof Miss Gillian Phelps. But when Scott proves himself unexpectedly helpful in a crisis his acquaintance with Gillian shifts from wariness to something warmer.As both her charade and her feelings for Scott deepen Gillian realizes that the truth could spell not only a devastating fall from Society but also a shattered heart.
language: English
title: The Best Intentions
publisher: Covenant Communications, Inc.