Love In The Afternoon

From the New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes the next
stunning novel in the Hathaways series - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean,
Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.

'Lisa Kleypas is the best' Sarah MacLean

She harbours a secret yearning . . .

As a lover of animals and nature, Beatrix Hathaway has always been more
comfortable outdoors than in the ballroom. Even though she participated in the
London season in the past, the classic beauty and free-spirited Beatrix has
never been swept away or seriously courted . . . and she has resigned herself
to the fate of never finding love. Has the time come for the most
unconventional of the Hathaway sisters to settle for an ordinary man - just to
avoid spinsterhood?

He is a world-weary cynic . . .

Captain Christopher Phelan is a handsome, daring soldier who plans to marry
Beatrix's friend, the vivacious flirt Prudence Mercer, when he returns from
fighting abroad. But, as he explains in his letters to Pru, life on the
battlefield has darkened his soul - and it's becoming clear that Christopher
won't come back as the same man. When Beatrix learns of Pru's disappointment,
she decides to help by concocting Pru's letters to Christopher for her. Soon
the correspondence between Beatrix and Christopher develops into something
fulfilling and deep . . . and when Christopher comes home, he's determined to
claim the woman he loves. What began as Beatrix's innocent deception has
resulted in the agony of unfulfilled love - and a passion that can't be denied
. . .

'Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page' Julia Quinn

The Hathaways:
Mine Till Midnight
Seduce Me at Sunrise
Tempt Me at Twilight
Married by Morning
Love in the Afternoon

Praise for Lisa Kleypas:

'Lushly sexy and thoroughly romantic . . . superbly crafted characters and an
intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance' Booklist

'Intricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic . . . from a not-to-be-
missed romance author' Kirkus Reviews
'Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate' Library Journal, starred
review

'Readers are introduced to the unforgettable characters and their original
personalities through a delightful storyline peppered with sharp repartee and
steamy sensuality' RT Book Reviews (top pick)

'An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of
emotion that will leave you breathless' Romantic Times BOOKreviews

'Is it possible to give a book 6 stars? . . . [This] story has all of the
forbidden romance, witty banter, and sigh-inducing declarations of love that
you deserve' That's Normal