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PRAISE FOR

ANNE GRACIE AND HER NOVELS

“[A] confection that brims with kindness and heartfelt sincerity. . . . You can’t do much better than Anne Gracie, who offers her share of daring escapes, stolen kisses and heartfelt romance in a tale that carries the effervescent charm of the best Disney fairy tales.”

—Entertainment Weekly

“I never miss an Anne Gracie book.”

—New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn

“For fabulous Regency flavor, witty and addictive, you can’t go past Anne Gracie.”

—New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens

“With her signature superbly nuanced characters, subtle sense of wit and richly emotional writing, Gracie puts her distinctive stamp on a classic Regency plot.”

—Chicago Tribune

“Will keep readers entranced. . . . A totally delightful read!”

—RT Book Reviews

“The always terrific Anne Gracie outdoes herself with Bride by Mistake. . . . Gracie created two great characters, a high-tension relationship and a wonderfully satisfying ending. Not to be missed!”

—New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney

“A fascinating twist on the girl-in-disguise plot. . . . With its wildly romantic last chapter, this novel is a great antidote to the end of summer.”

—New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James

“Anne Gracie’s writing dances that thin line between always familiar and fresh. . . . The Accidental Wedding is warm and sweet, tempered with bursts of piquancy and a dash or three of spice.”

—New York Journal of Books

“Threaded with charm and humor. . . . [An] action-rich, emotionally compelling story. . . . It is sure to entice readers.”

—Library Journal (starred review)

“Another [of] Ms. Gracie’s character-rich, fiery tales filled with emotion and passion leavened by charm and wit.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“The main characters are vibrant and complex. . . . The author’s skill as a storyteller makes this well worth reading.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“A well-plotted, richly emotional and delightful read, this Regency novel brims with wonderful characters and romance.”

—Shelf Awareness

Titles by Anne Gracie

Merridew Sisters

THE PERFECT RAKE

THE PERFECT WALTZ

THE PERFECT STRANGER

THE PERFECT KISS

Devil Riders

THE STOLEN PRINCESS

HIS CAPTIVE LADY

TO CATCH A BRIDE

THE ACCIDENTAL WEDDING

BRIDE BY MISTAKE

Chance Sisters

THE AUTUMN BRIDE

THE WINTER BRIDE

THE SPRING BRIDE

THE SUMMER BRIDE

Marriage of Convenience

MARRY IN HASTE

MARRY IN SCANDAL

MARRY IN SECRET

MARRY IN SCARLET

Dedication

To the Word Wenches—Mary Jo Putney, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Andrea Penrose, Joanna Bourne, Susan King and Susanna Kearsley—with whom I blog each fortnight, and who provide ongoing friendship, support and encouragement. Thank you.

Chapter One

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

—JANE AUSTEN, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Agatha, Lady Salter, tapped her foot impatiently and glanced at the ormolu clock on the mantelpiece. Twenty-six—no, twenty-seven minutes he had kept her waiting. So far.

Young people nowadays. No manners at all.