Pride Comes Before a Fall

**'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud!' SABRINA JEFFRIES 'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart' EVIE DUNMORE** 'Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms' BOOKLIST starred review ________________________ When Leopold Sloane, the 11th Duke of Debden, drags his family to Bath for the summer to keep his reckless and rebellious siblings out of harm's way, he intends to take his task seriously. The only flaw in his plan is his overwhelming but inexplicable attraction to the new chaperone he has hired to watch out for them. An outspoken conundrum of a woman who soon causes him more trouble than both his sisters combined . . . but who calls to his soul regardless. Portia Kendall writes for Equitas, a radical newspaper that champions reform. But writing doesn't pay the bills. To make a living, she must push aside her principles and serve the very people she criticizes weekly in her column, and accept a temporary position as a chaperone in the home of a pompous duke. Unfortunately, the duke who hires her seems to be more dashing and noble than pompous and soon begins to call to her heart too-as much as she tries to deny it. But dare she risk her principles for love or will her pride always come before a fall? ________________________ Readers adore Virginia Heath's charming Regency rom-coms! 'An utterly heartwarming and hilarious romp through regency England . . . Virginia Heath's new series is the perfect blend of humour and romance that Bridgerton fans will fall head over heels for' 5? 'A fresh, fun and a totally original take on the regency romance genre . . . the witty banter is brilliant and so entertaining! . . . I can't wait to read more from this author' 5? 'I absolutely loved this book . . . A historical romance with humour. Looking forward to the next book by Virginia Heath' 5? 'The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page . . . If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further' 5?