Duke of a Gilded Age (48 page)
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Authors: S.G. Rogers
For some reason, Jillian found forming words increasingly difficult. “Marvelous invention…telephone,” she murmured.
“Sleep now. Upon my word as a gentleman, you have nothing to fear.”
Although she had only just met Logan, Jillian felt safe.
This will sort itself out in the morning, and I’ll resume my journey to London with an adventure to tell.
Her eyes closed.
At least I made the man laugh
, she thought as she drifted off into a deep slumber.
Logan ate his dinner at the small table underneath the window. The squall rattled the glass panes, but he paid little attention. Instead, he found his gaze drawn to the young sleeping beauty fate had thrown in his path. Her clear complexion had been rendered pale by her ordeal, and her white-blonde hair lay across the pillow like corn silk. Admittedly, when he’d dressed her wound it had been difficult to keep his attention from wandering. He was far too gentlemanly, however, to dwell on inappropriate thoughts about helpless young women. His beard twitched as he pictured her wielding her hatpin as a weapon.
Perhaps the lady is not so helpless after all?
As bedraggled as she was at present, Miss Roring appeared to be well bred and genteel. Although her hat was missing, her dress, petticoat, and shoes were fashioned of the finest materials. She was most likely an heiress or under the protection of someone with money. Logan shook his head with dismay at her predicament.
Gah! England has run amuck with thieves, pickpockets, and opportunists.
Another explosive torrent of rain reminded Logan his horse needed attention. He stepped into the boots sitting next to the door, shrugged on his overcoat, and headed outside toward the small stable adjacent to the cottage. When he returned twenty minutes later, damp and chilled, the girl was still asleep. Logan threw a few logs on the fire and settled down in his chair with a blanket. He gazed at his guest as he waited for sleep to claim him.
She’s extraordinarily pretty and unspoiled. It’s too bad she’s traveling to town. London society will leave her jaded and heartbroken…like me.
His eyelids slid shut.
About the Author
Originally from Southern California, S.G. Rogers currently resides in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. She writes historical romance, fantasy, and romantic fantasy stories, is owned by two hairless cats, Houdini and Nikita, and lives on an island populated by exotic birds, deer, and the occasional gator. Tab is her beverage of choice, but when she imbibes, a cranberry vodka martini doesn’t go amiss.
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Historical romance titles by S.G. Rogers:
Fantasy titles by S.G. Rogers:
The Magical Misperception of Meridian
The Druid
and
The Accidental Immortal
(Asgard Adventure series)
The Last Great Wizard of Yden
(Book One)
Children of Yden
(Book Two)
Secrets of Yden
(Coming Soon)
The Temporary Wizard of Locklynn
(An Yden Adventure)
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