Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Praise Page

Copyright

Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Epilogue

Author's Note

About the Author

Praise for

Lessons in French

"Laura Kinsale creates magic. Her characters live, breathe, charm, and seduce, and her writing is as delicious and perfectly served as wine in a crystal glass. When you're reading Kinsale, as with all great indulgences, it feels too good to stop. If there is one thing I wish for every romance reader, it is to experience the singular and extraordinary pleasures of a Laura Kinsale novel."

—Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author

"Laura Kinsale is the gold standard in historical romance! Funny, sad, witty, and deeply sensual, Lessons in French is an exquisite romance and an instant classic. Laura Kinsale's writing is such a pleasure, I know that I'll be rereading Lessons in French for years to come."

—Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author

"Laura Kinsale is one of the very best writers that the romance genre has ever seen. I am in awe of her talent, and I savor every word of her books."

—Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author

"I loved it! Lessons in French is a delicious new Kinsale that couples the charm of Midsummer Moon with the intensity of Seize the Fire or The Shadow and the Star. Intrigue, drama, secrets, passion, and a grand romance make this a wonderful addition to Laura Kinsale's already excellent repertoire."

—Jennifer Ashley, USA Today bestselling author

"One of the most beloved writers of romance is back…She's better than ever, and she's worth the wait! Her wit is laugh-out-loud funny, and her poignant moments are so heartwarming. I'm glad she is back, and I do believe she is better than before, and I know, like me, all her fans will be saying her new book was worth the long wait!"

—Amelia Grey, author of A Duke to Die For,

The Rogues' Dynasty

"Kinsale is a master storyteller. The sheer beauty of her writing never fails to inspire me."

—Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author

"Laura Kinsale is a master! I love her books! Lessons in French is one of those rare books that should be savored. Each word is a gem... I loved it!"

—Jade Lee, USA Today bestselling author

"Laura Kinsale is, without question, the best romance writer working today. Each book she writes has been a rare gift, and Lessons in French is no different. At times touching, sexy, heart-breaking, and laugh-out-loud funny, the story of Callie and Trev makes this world a better place. No one, but no one, does it better."

—Anne Stuart, New York Times bestselling author of

Silver Falls