She didn’t give him the chance, instead wrapping both his arms around her waist. He pressed his forehead against hers for the briefest of moments before capturing her mouth once again. Sleep—it appeared—was now far from his thoughts. His lips found the hollow of her throat. She had discovered not long after their marriage that it was a favorite spot of his. She lifted her chin and he inhaled deeply. As if breathing in her scent gave him life. He yanked open the nursery door and pulled her out of the room. His mouth returned to her lips as they clumsily made their way down the corridor.

Diana smiled against him. Even if he hadn’t been as terrible as all of London had thought, Diana wouldn’t have known it from his kisses. In that aspect, at least, Everton had always lived up to his reputation.

About the Author

Esther Hatch grew up on a cherry orchard in rural Utah. After high school, she alternated living in Russia to teach children English and attending Brigham Young University in order to get a degree in archaeology. She began writing when one of her favorite authors invited her to join a critique group. The only catch was she had to be a writer. Not one to be left out of an opportunity to socialize and try something new, she started on her first novel that week. Now she is an award-winning author—A Proper Scandal even won the Forward INDIES Silver Medal for Romance.

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OTHER BOOKS BY Esther Hatch

Roses of Feldstone

A Proper Scandal

A Proper Charade

All Hearts Come Home for Christmas (contributor)