Book excerpt: Lady Caroline Hodge has no interest in finding a husband, which can make a season on the marriage mart rather difficult. Her only goal is to stop her brother’s deplorable friend, the Earl of Stonegate, from further ruining her brother’s life. Hawkins Savage has no plans to wed either. He has no plans at all as he fully expects to die before his thirtieth birthday just as his father did. So when he finds himself attracted to his best friend’s little sister, he goes along with Caroline’s idea that he is a scoundrel and solely responsible for her brother’s near ruin, anything to keep her at arm’s length. But when they find themselves unexpectedly alone at a house party, their mutual attraction is too great to ignore. With neither wanting long-term entanglements, they strike a bargain. Lovers only. But they’ll soon discover love will not be stopped by a simple arrangement. When the Lady Takes a Lover is the second book in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, The Secret Matchmaker Series. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download When the Lady Takes a Lover today.