The Wicked Proposal

by Emily Hendrickson

Beautiful Lady Penelope Winthrop wants a husband in name only. Not for her the demands of a plaguesome male. She wants peace at her country estate with her herbs and flowers. Her wealth enables her to purchase the ideal mate - the disappearing sort. When Penelope saves the day and helps Jonathan, the Earl of Harford, win a wager, he agrees to assist Penelope in her quest. But he finds fault with every candidate for his distant cousin's hand. Over time Penny realizes she loves the handsome lord. Upon finding a love letter apparently written to Jonathan by a woman he loves, Penny decides she must return home. He dashes after her. Now begins a race for love!

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Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?