I know how you feel about it, dearest, Alicia said soothingly. Yes, I just adore big parties filled with rooms of people I don’t know. And I’m so happy that you’re finally letting me throw a ball in your honor. Of course, Hannah might never realize the sweet dream of motherhood.Īlicia twisted around in bed and fixed her amber gaze on Hannah. She vowed to be the devoted, loving mother her sister had already proved to be. When the time came-if it came-Hannah planned to keep her baby in her room, rather than follow the convention of letting a nursemaid care for her child during the night hours. A maternal tenderness crept into Alicia’s expression as it always did when she spoke of her infant son. Little Nicholas actually slept all night long. She wound a strand of Hannah’s blond hair around her finger. It would be sad if I claimed another for that auspicious honor. I’m so relieved to learn I’m your favorite, since I have no competition.Īlicia laughed. How often does a girl get to wish her favorite sister happy eighteenth birthday? I think you’re happier about it than I am.Īt odds with her rank as a countess, Alicia grinned and climbed into bed with Hannah and wrapped her arms around her. She let out a huff.Īlicia practically bounced into the room. Or worse, embarrass her sister and brother-in-law, the Earl and Countess of Tarrington, all in the name of birthdays. This evening she might very well die of humiliation.

Snuggled into the featherbed of her sister’s country estate, Hannah Palmer toyed with a croissant. People really ought to stop celebrating them after the age of sixteen. Moore, Jennie Stevens, and Lisa Shepherdīirthdays were overrated. Characters, names, incidents, places, and dialog are products of the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real.Įdited by Heather B. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief passages embodied in critical reviews and articles. Spradlingĭonna Hatch is one of the masters of clean romance with electric tension and smokin’ hot kisses. If you want a sweet read, but with lots of sizzle, you have to read her books. No one creates chemistry between Regency Historical characters better than Donna Hatch. Eden, USA Today best-selling historical romance author Written with heart and depth, Donna Hatch’s books are absolute must-reads for any fan of swoon-worthy historical romance. Timeless Regency Romance, Summer House Party A Perfect Matchįantasy Novel: Queen in Exile Praise for Donna Hatch: Timeless Regency Romance, Autumn Masquerade Unmasking the Duke Timeless Romance, Winter Collection A Winter’s Knight With Every Heartbeat, The Reluctant Bride, Emma’s Dilemma, Constant Hearts'

The Suspect's Daughter by Donna Hatch