The Paid Companion
By Amanda Quick
- Release Date: 2004-05-03
- Genre: Historical Romance
Description
“Once again, the incomparable Quick has whipped up a delectable Regency romance” (Booklist)—about an ice-cold business agreement that turns into something far more heated…
The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical—he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiancée will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion. After all, the sorry women who must accept such employment are sure to be grateful for any favor...
When he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, he believes his problem is solved. Her dowdy attire and pinned-up hair cannot hide her fine figure and the fire in her golden eyes. And her unfortunate circumstances—and secret dreams of a life onstage—make the Earl’s offer undeniably appealing.
But St. Merryn is clearly hiding something, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy Rain Street home. Elenora is soon to discover that his secrets are even darker than his décor—and this lark will be a more dangerous adventure than she’d been led to believe. And Arthur, Earl of St. Merryn, will find that the meek and mild companion he’d envisioned has become both a partner in his quest to catch a killer—and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his practical heart...
Reviews
Great book
5By bonnielhar1I enjoyed the mystery of this bookThe Paid Companion
5By puapua0401Delightful storyline and characters. One of Quick’s finest. Have read it multiple times.Worth paying
5By Jnelle87This was a good book. Mystery and intrigue, humor, a little romance and a a fun endingDelightful
5By 66cokat66Well done, kept my attention, more romance than physical sex. Good sense of humor. Can be read over a couple of nights.The Paid Companion
4By Trina1510As always, Amanda Quick tells a story of love, adventure and mystery with deft ease and polish.Fantastic
5By Whiskey eyesThis is a great book. Full of mystery but also a strong woman who speaks her mind. This is my favorite Amanda Quick book, it has just enough romance and a couple who actually like each other. It's a great book.