"What a delightful romp. Callista is witty, whimsical and deter mined. I LOVE her. Trev may be the best Kinsale hero yet, a smouldering, complex bear of a man. Lessons in French is a sensual, funny book with the patented Kinsale charm. When I'm not laughing I'm hanging onto the edge of the chair, enjoying the wild ride. Remember why you read Romance? This is it."

—Joanna Bourne, national bestselling author of My Lord

and Spymaster

"Insightful. Uplifting. Laura Kinsale reveals the beauty and vulner ability of the human heart with clean, page-turning prose. Don't miss this long-awaited classic from the master storyteller who redefined romantic fiction."

—Jillian Hunter, USA Today bestselling author of A Wicked

Lord at the Wedding

"Lessons in French will be welcomed by anyone who knows the subtle humor, powerful emotions, and witty charm of Laura Kinsale's work. If you're new to Kinsale's writing, this is a perfect book to start with. Regardless, if you pick up this book, be sure to reserve several hours for complete indulgence."

—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

"As great as ever, Laura Kinsale captures our hearts all over again with her newest, sure to be bestseller, Lessons in French."

—Sue Grimshaw, Bookseller

"A truly gifted writer, Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre's brightest stars."

—Loretta Chase, New York Times bestselling author of

Don't Tempt Me

"Lessons in French is très magnifique! A passionate and enchanting story of a second chance at first love."

—Dear Author

"Kinsale's delightful characters and delicious wit enliven this poignant tale of childhood loves reunited. It will charm your heart!"

—Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author of

Wed Him Before You Bed Him

"Laura Kinsale has done it again! Callie and Trevelyan are an engaging couple, one readers are sure to want to see together. But they're not the only ones who will make readers enjoy reading the book. The cast of secondary characters is rich and lively, and the plot was intriguing. I found myself longing for bad weather so I had an excuse to read."

—Sherry Lewis, award-winning author of Her Secret Family

"Historical romance fans rejoice! Laura Kinsale is back and guar anteed to win your heart with Lessons in French!"

—Catherine Mann, USA Today bestselling author of Hotshot

"A Laura Kinsale book is a force of nature. Lessons in French is one of the best historical romances I have read in years. Now I regret terribly that I finished it so fast, because I need me another Laura Kinsale book."

—Sherry Thomas, award-winning author of Not Quite

a Husband

"Lessons in French is wonderful romp, presented with wit, style, and Laura Kinsale's trademark heart-stealing characters. I smiled my way through it, loving every word."

—Jennifer Blake, New York Times bestselling author of

Gallant Match

"A rich and rewarding romance from the legendary Laura Kinsale!"

—Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of

Loving a Lost Lord

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