Save the Last Dance for Me

Book 1 in the Maitland Maidens series.

A pretend courtship and private dancing lessons allow two old friends to consider their future together. Who will confess their growing love first?

Mr. Benedict Grey is the only heir to a long-standing title, and he knows his duty: find a suitable girl, get married, secure the succession beyond himself. But if a gentleman could be called a wallflower, Benedict would fit the description perfectly. And for the past six years, he’s been out of Society more than he’s been in it. How will he find a woman to wed and bed when he can barely converse with the ladies of the ton?

Lady Honoria Maitland has promised her dying father that, before he breathes his last, she would find a husband to take care of her. But she wants a gentleman that loves her, not her dowry or her name. When she reunites with her old friend Benedict, she proposes a plan that will help them both: a faux courtship and betrothal. She can teach him how to woo a woman and simultaneously ease her father’s last days. But Honoria’s clever plan failed to account for Benedict’s heart…or her own. Is she strong enough to bear the loss of her father and her friend?

This short (1-2 hour read) novel is a sweet, kisses-only Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.

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1 flame: Kisses only


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“Lee’s charming historical romance of an innocent scheme gone awry is a short read, perfect for curling up with on a Sunday afternoon.”  –Kate DiGirolomo, Library Journal
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“Well-written and fast-moving, the story is delightful. It is fun, funny, and entertaining. The only thing that could have made it better would have been to make it a full-length novel!” –David Burnett, The Kindle Book Review

“Cora Lee crafts a romantic, magical story of longing and responsibility. Her characters are well-developed and portrayed vividly. The small plot twists are entertaining and while simple, they are intriguing! The story flows smoothly and without flaws.” —Audiobookreviewer.com
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Also found in:

Maitland Maidens Collection: Books 1-3

Maitland Maidens: The Complete Series

First Sparks of Love

Sweet Summer Kisses