title: The Fabric of Love
author: Michaels, Elizabeth
description: SHE could fool the ton but not herself
  
  Overnight, Katherine L'Ecusson, daughter of a shopowner, became known as Katherine Crest, the new darling of the ton.
  
  Unbeknownst to her, Lord Ashington had agreed to stand as a brother and protect her from harm. But after a time, his feelings for her were anything but brotherly.
  
  Katherine was in a coil. She did not wish to discourage his attention, but if she did not, they would both be ruined.
  
  Hero: Thomas Blythe, Lord Ashington
  Heroine: Katherine L'Ecusson (Katherine Crest)