A Lady's Everlasting Desire

A Lady's Everlasting Desire A REGENCY ROMANCE NOVEL EMILY HONEYFIELD Copyright © 2023 by Emily Honeyfield All Rights Reserved. This book may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of the publisher. In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited and any storage of this document is not allowed unless with written permission from the publisher. Table of Contents A Lady's Everlasting Desire Table of Contents Free Exclusive Gift Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Epilogue A Lustful Duke's Valentine Card Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Free Exclusive Gift Sign up for my mailing list to be notified of hot new releases and get my latest Full-Length Novel “Conquering an Untamed Lady” (available only to my subscribers) for FREE! Click the link or enter it into your browser http://emilyhoneyfield.com/marjorie A Lustful Duke's Valentine Card Introduction After her father’s death, Miss Lucy Felton was forced to move across the Atlantic. She left behind her childhood friends and the love of her life, Christopher Harcourt. Three long years passed before she returned to England and she wanted nothing more than to fall straight back into the arms of the man who had set fire to her heart and soul. Unfortunately, she was soon to find out a devastating truth; he was promised to another lady. Love's sizzling touch has slipped through Lucy's fingers once again… Despite his mother’s constant pressure, Lord Christopher Harcourt was struggling with finding a suitable bride, because he could never forget the burning passion he had felt for Lucy. Right when he finds a match, he discovers that Lucy is back in town and he feels powerless to resist their scorching allure. He knows that their path to love would be riddled with danger and treachery, but he is willing to risk everything to call her his own. He will soon find himself with one choice, love or ruination… When they find themselves embroiled in a scandalous journey of lust, the forbidden thrill of their affair sends shivers down their spines. With every stolen kiss, they risk losing everything they have worked so hard to achieve… As they navigate the tumultuous waters of deceit and betrayal, will their love survive the inferno of desire, or will they both be consumed by the flames? Chapter 1 1809 Oxfordshire countryside, England The two lifelong friends raced their horses in the bright sunshine of the day. Christopher didn’t consider himself a gentleman when it came to racing, so he would not allow Lucy to win. Besides, he didn't like to be beaten by a girl; he’d never live it down. “You must have cheated!” she called out as her dappled, grey filly came to a stop next to his larger, dark brown gelding. “How could I cheat?” he yelled back at her, panting from the exertion of the horse race. “It is impossible to cheat.” “You did not jump the broken-down wall, I saw you,” Lucy called back as she watched him jump from his horse. “You went over the little beck instead, and that, my friend, is cheating.” “Actually, I would like to point out that the way I went, was longer," he insisted, as he went to help her down from her horse. "Therefore, it was not dishonourable in the slightest.” Lucy slid down from her horse and into his arms from her side-saddle position, continuing to argue her point. What he didn’t expect was the stirring in his manhood as she didn’t let go of him once she was on the ground. “You were meant to jump the wall, to give me an advantage. You behaved like a scoundrel so that you would win.” She pushed away and out of his arms, running away as she laughed, and he knew that she wanted him to chase her. “You are nothing but an immature cad,” she called back to him. “You try to belittle me because you are so insecure.” “Come here, and I will show you what this scoundrel can do to a little chit like you,” he called after her, setting to chase her down. Lucy couldn’t escape his capture because she’d inadvertently gone in the direction of the river, so she was forced to stop. As it happened, he was glad to capture her. Lately, he’d found himself wanting her to be in his arms more and more. Within seconds, he caught her up, moving in to take hold of her arms as he threatened to push her down the riverbank and into the water. Should he kiss her lips? Should he risk it? “Unhand me, you buffoon,” she giggled, pushing herself into his body, and instead he hugged her. “Let’s go sit together for a while,” she said as he let go. She went to sit down on the ground, making a dent in the long grass, and he sat close by her side, looking up at the sky. “Gentlemen are not meant to be mean to ladies,” she scowled at him. “I do not see any ladies around here,” he said, snatching her hand and kissing it. He hoped that she too was feeling all the changes in their friendship. Though he didn’t say, he wished that could kiss her while they were alone. “At eighteen years old, Christopher Harcourt, you should act more mature,” she grumbled. “And at sixteen years old, you should not