Phoebe Vale, a teacher, taught young girls in the subjects of Latin, Greek, French and history by day at Miss Endicott’s Academy. But at night, she has her own secret vice…the broadsheets. Lord Ice haunted her imagination and she knew everything about him. Taken to the school when she was approximately ten-years-old, she was a recalcitrant child, so now she knows how to deal with similar girl, much to their chagrin. Although she has worked hard at overcoming these traits now that she is twenty-two, she still finds herself falling back into the same behavior, at times. She was governess to Lisbeth Redmond a few years ago, even though there is not much difference in their ages. With the holidays upon the academy, Phoebe has received a letter from Lisbeth, asking her to act as her chaperone while her mother is away. At first, Phoebe wants to turn it down, but subsequent events and the fact that she could use the money for her dream trip to Africa, she agrees to go.

Overhearing Julian declare her unkissable when Lord Waterburn dared him to kiss her, she was unprepared to face him that same day when he visited the school. While taking him on a tour of the school, she let him know that she overheard them, and he tried to apologize. Still, she was stunned and not sure how to act when she ran into him again at Lisbeth’s party. As they spend time together, she is drawn to him and knows the attraction is mutual. No one looks at her the way he does and no matter what happens, she will never forget it. Her mind tells her he belongs to her, but can she convince him? Will Julian give up his chance to restore another property to the family estate to be with Phoebe?

A deliciously wicked read, HOW THE MARQUESS WAS WON, the sixth book in phenomenal author Julie Anne Long’s PENNYROYAL GREEN series is a witty,steamy historical romance that grabs your attention from the very beginning and holds it right up to the satisfying ending. Brimming with sexual tension, humor, steamy hot situations, clever repartee, engaging characters and love, this book is a keeper, one you will want to read more than once. Although from different stations in life, they are well matched. The characters are beautifully fleshed out, bringing this delightful story to life right before your eyes. Although this story is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. But do not miss out on the rest of the books in this wonderful series; THE PERILS OF PLEASURE, LIKE NO OTHER LOVER, SINCE THE SURRENDER, I KISSED AN EARL and WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE.   This talented author is on my ‘auto buy’ list. I cannot pass up a book with her name on it and HOW THE MARQUESS WAS WON is one of my favorites. It had me laughing out loud. Do not miss it!

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