Marrying The Royal Marine
From Ugly Duckling to Beautiful Swan Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling. So she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal. Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished Lieutenant Colonel of Marines...
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From Ugly Duckling to Beautiful Swan Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling. So she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal. Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished Lieutenant Colonel of Marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting - and something more that she's afraid to give a name to. Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes - that she's turned from ugly duckling to beautiful, desirable swan?
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780373295982 (0373295987)
Publish date: June 1st 2010
Publisher: Harlequin
Pages no: 288
Edition language: English
Series: Channel Fleet (#3)
It took a bit for this historical romance set during the Napoleon war to get going but soon the issues got serious showing how young women had to grow up fast during a war. Then the action took off and was intense making this a pretty good story. Older Lt Col marine Hugh helps much younger Polly wh...
I should keep better track of book recommendations. Someone in one of my groups said this was a good book and it was. It's a romance between an 18 year old and 37(?) year old. Hugh has been promoted which means lots of meetings. In talking with some injured Marines, he thinks he can be some help...
I love Carla Kelly.This book ended the Channel Fleet series. I recommend this series to anyone who wants a sweet love story without misunderstandings and two people just falling in love. The heroines are not missish or haughty and the heros are honest and kind. A nice break if you've had a run of an...
Hugh Philippe Junot is restless. At 37 and a Lt. Colonel in the Royal Marines in 1812, he's dedicated much of his young life to King and Country. Lamenting the grey creeping into his hair at the temples and his single state, he's resigned himself to never having a family of his own, much to his dism...
Hugh Philippe Junot is restless. At 37 and a Lt. Colonel in the Royal Marines in 1812, he's dedicated much of his young life to King and Country. Lamenting the grey creeping into his hair at the temples and his single state, he's resigned himself to never having a family of his own, much to his dism...
13 years ago
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