the daughter of the chemistry department's genius bo dai who had transmigrated to the rank 3 assistant minister his zither never expected that his life after transcending worlds would be like this brilliant originally because of his lack of talent and virtue he had been forced to end the engagement however after his soul had changed hands he had become the target of all the young masters of the capital during the ceremony he came before her after hiding for six years and suffering from a serious illness his face had been ruined because of a battle she quirked her brows in ridicule master hou sure knows that your hopes are slim but he still strives to fight he truly loves me dearly he nodded his head miss bai's fate can dissolve the calamity that this marquis encountered it is a perfect match for this marquis this marquis naturally falls in love with you at first sight

Sometimes love happens when you least expect it… She's loved him for years... Charlotte Grant can't remember a time when she didn't love her best friend's older brother. He's never noticed her... The Duke of Clarington hadn't spared a thought for his sister's friend in years. Their situations are about to be reversed... It is the beginning of a new Season and Clarington intends to stay away from all the young ladies and eager mamas hoping to ensnare a duke. But that plan falls into tatters when his mother sponsors his sister's friend and enlists him to dance with her at Almack's. The beautiful vixen he meets that night bears little resemblance to the shy, gangly girl who used to follow him around. Now, instead of avoiding Charlotte, he finds himself frustrated when she seems to notice everyone but him. DANCING WITH THE DUKE is a standalone prequel novella to the LANDING A LORD a Lord series.

In this dazzling first novel featuring the Knight family, bestselling author Gaelen Foley writes an elegant, emotional story that touches the heart and soul. Driven to uncover the truth about the mysterious death of his ladylove, the Duke of Hawkscliffe will go to any lengths to unmask a murderer. Even if it means jeopardizing his reputation by engaging in a scandalous affair with London's most provocative courtesan—the desirable but aloof Belinda Hamilton. Bel has used her intelligence and wit to charm the city's titled gentlemen, while struggling to put the pieces of her life back together. She needs a protector, so she accepts Hawk's invitation to become his mistress in name only. He asks nothing of her body, but seeks her help in snaring the same man who shattered her virtue. Together they tempt the unforgiving wrath of society—until their risky charade turns into a dangerous attraction, and Bel must make a devastating decision that could ruin her last chance at love. . . .

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.