Married by Morning - (Hathaways) by Lisa Kleypas (Paperback)

About the Book

In her latest novel of the Hathaways, "New York Times"-bestselling author Kleypas presents the story of Leo Hathaway, who must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine Marks is intriguing, but hides a secret that could utterly destroy her. Original.

Book Synopsis

Married by Morning continues Lisa Kleypas's Hathaways beloved series set in Victorian London.

For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters--a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating. Cat can hardly believe that their constant arguing could mask a mutual attraction. But when one quarrel ends in a sudden kiss, Cat is shocked at her powerful response--and even more so when Leo proposes a dangerous liaison.

Leo must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine's respectable demeanor hides a secret that would utterly destroy her. But to Leo, Cat is intriguing and infernally tempting, even to a man resolved never to love again. The danger Cat tried to outrun is about to separate them forever--unless two wary lovers can find a way to banish the shadows and give in to their desires...

From the Back Cover

Passion and persuasion, seduction and scandal...

It's the dazzling new novel from New York Times bestselling author

LISA KLEYPAS

He is everything she wants to avoid...

For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters--a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating. Cat can hardly believe that their constant arguing could mask a mutual attraction. But when one quarrel ends in a sudden kiss, Cat is shocked at her powerful response--and even more so when Leo proposes a dangerous liaison.

She is not at all what she seems...

Leo must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine's respectable demeanor hides a secret that would utterly destroy her. But to Leo, Cat is intriguing and infernally tempting, even to a man resolved never to love again. The danger Cat tried to outrun is about to separate them forever--unless two wary lovers can find a way to banish the shadows and give in to their desires...

"Will leave you breathless."--Romantic Times BOOKreviews

Review Quotes

"Has plenty to keep readers turning the pages: Wit, suspense, secrets to learn and, of course, lots of love and passion..." --The Monitor on Seduce Me at Sunrise

"Each member of the family is a delight to meet, and the depths of emotions and love they have for each other is shown magnificently...a spectacular story that continues the saga of the Hathaway family." --Romance Reviews on Seduce Me at Sunrise

"Lushly sexy and thoroughly romantic...superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance." --Booklist on Seduce Me at Sunrise

"Vintage Kleypas...An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless with the wonderment of knowing what falling in love is really like." --Romantic Times BOOKreviews on Mine Till Midnight

"Kleypas's effortless style makes for another sexy exploration of 19th-century passion and peccadilloes, riveting from start to finish." --Publishers Weekly on Mine Till Midnight

"Will steal the hearts of readers." --The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC) on Mine Till Midnight

"Captivating...The love story brims with humor and touches of pathos as the characters struggle with lost love and relinquishing grief to embrace life anew." --Fresh Fiction

"Strong characters, compelling romance, an intriguing story, and steamy passion." --The State (Columbia, South Carolina) on Mine Till Midnight

"Aside from creating wonderfully alluring characters in Cam and Amelia, Kleypas shows sexual tension, sensitively handles prejudice, and expertly weaves in a bit of the supernatural to round out a tale that is pure delight. Cam and Amelia's romance is well-paced and is a pleasing balance of wit and passion. Their relationship is...riveting from beginning to end." --Romance Reviews Today on Mine Till Midnight

"RITA Award-winner Kleypas presents another wonderfully entertaining, lusciously sensual historical romance." --Booklist on Mine Till Midnight

About the Author

Lisa Kleypas is the RITA Award-winning author of many contemporary and historical romance novels, including the Hathaways series, A Wallflower Christmas, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, and Love in the Afternoon. Her books are published in fourteen languages and are bestsellers all over the world. Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College and published her first novel at the age of 21. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts in the Miss America competition. She lives in Washington with her husband and two children.