The Historical Collection 2018: The Duchess Deal / From Duke Till Dawn / His Sinful Touch / His Wicked Charm. Candace Camp

      I grew up a PK (“preacher’s kid”). Emma, the heroine of this book, is a vicar’s daughter. I want to make clear that Emma’s father is nothing like my own. My father was—and is—loving, patient, supportive, and understanding.

      Thanks, Dad. This book’s for you.

      Please don’t read chapters 7, 9, 11, 17, 19, 21, or 28.

Chapter One

      Emma Gladstone had learned a few hard lessons by the age of two-and-twenty.

      Charming princes weren’t always what they seemed. Shining armor went out of fashion with the Crusades. And if fairy godmothers existed, hers was running several years late.

      Most of the time, a girl needed to rescue herself.