Expected from: 9-3-2026<\/p>\n
From Bestseller author Julia Quinn<\/p>\n
FRANCESCA\u2019S STORY<\/b><\/p>\n
In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one\u2019s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London\u2019s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.<\/p>\n
After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, this tale of unrequited love was complicated by the fact that Francesca\u2019s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer\u2014the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.<\/p>\n
But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. In this emotional friends-to-lovers story, Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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