title: A Dangerous Expectation
author: Gray, Cecilia
description: In the spirit of Georgette Heyer, this delightful Regency romp offers a humorous and heartwarming tale… The whole series was freaking adorable and fun. —Shari, the Delighted Reader
  In the cloistered English countryside, an improbable couple will defy expectations.
  Miss Cassandra Drummond, shipping heiress and consummate shut-in, flees London and the hectic to-do of her sister's upcoming nuptials. She wants a quiet summer away from everyone, especially marriage-seeking fortune hunters.
  She doesn't expect Mr. Gray Abernathy to prove dangerous to her impregnable walls.
  Mr. Gray Abernathy, poor ducal relation and consummate harmless flirt, gets by on his charming manners and his pretty face. He wants an independence where he isn't beholden to anyone, and certainly not a shipping heiress.
  He doesn't expect Miss Cassandra Drummond to prove dangerous to his impregnable heart.
  Fortunately for all, love and life can often exceed expectations...
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  ABOUT THE GENTLEMEN NEXT DOOR SERIES
  The complete series of novellas is available now! Don't miss The Gentlemen Next Door, because sometimes a lady in need of love need look no further than next door. Each of these shorter, sweet stories can be enjoyed as a standalone, but if you love one, then you'll probably love the entire series.
  Book 1: A Delightful Arrangement
  Book 2: An Illicit Engagement
  Book 3: A Dangerous Expectation
  Book 4: A Flirtatious Rendezvous
  Characters you meet in The Gentlemen Next Door also appear in the Kiss A Belle series, which features longer novels. While each story can be enjoyed as a standalone, you may want to read them all. Books 1–3 occur concurrently and can be read in any order; Books 4 and 5 follow respectively.
  Book 1: Kiss Me After
  Book 2: Kiss Me Darkly
  Book 3: Kiss Me Sweetly
  Book 4: Kiss Me Softly
  Book 5: Kiss Me Again
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  MORE PRAISE FOR THE GENTLEMEN NEXT DOOR
  I can't wait to read the next one. That is how addicting this series is. —Lady Armstrong, Netgalley
  These books are like a Snickers bar... a satisfying snack for the romantic's proverbial sweet tooth. —J. Yaggi, Netgalley
  This is a charming, sweet tale with vibrant, believable characters and witty, humorous dialogue. Ms. Gray has outdone herself with this poignant, character-driven novella. —Joyously Retired Teacher, Amazon.com
  Captures your attention from the first page. —The Lady Reads @ Amazon
  A wonderful book and a great read. —Bunny's Review
  This is a delightful story, well-written, historically accurate and intriguing. —B.S. Andrews @ Amazon
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  ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  Cecilia Gray writes sweet stories where the smart girl gets the nice guy.
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