The Paid Companion
by Amanda Quick

The Earl of St. Merryn needs a woman. His intentions are purely practical—he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society. He has his own agenda to pursue, and a false fiancée will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business. The simplest solution is to hire a paid companion.

Finding the right candidate proves more of a challenge than he expected. But when he encounters Miss Elenora Lodge, the fire in her golden eyes sways him to make a generous offer.

Her sorry financial circumstances—and dreams of a life of independence—convince her to accept. But St. Merryn appears to be hiding a secret or two, and things seem oddly amiss in his gloomy London home. Elenora soon discovers that this lark will be a far more dangerous adventure than she'd been led to believe. And the Earl of St. Merryn will find that the meek and mild companion he'd initially envisioned has become a partner in his quest to catch a killer—and an outspoken belle of the ball who stirs a bothersome passion in his practical heart.

Other Books by Amanda Quick

The Bride Wore White

When She Dreams
Burning Cove Book 6

The Lady Has a Past
Burning Cove Book 5

Close Up
Burning Cove Book 4

Tightrope
Burning Cove Book 3

The Other Lady Vanishes
Burning Cove Book 2

The Girl Who Knew Too Much
Burning Cove Book 1

'Til Death Do Us Part

Garden of Lies

Otherwise Engaged

The Mystery Woman
Ladies of Lantern Street Book 2

Crystal Gardens
Ladies of Lantern Street Book 1

Quicksilver
Looking Glass Trilogy Book 2

Burning Lamp
Dreamlight Trilogy Book 2

Amanda Quick's Bio

Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of over 50 New York Times bestsellers and has over forty million books in print. Jayne writes fast-paced suspense with a sexy edge under three pen names. If you like contemporary settings, try one of her new releases written under her Krentz name. Readers looking for a similar thrill in a historical settting go for the books she writes as Amanda Quick. And those adventurous types who prefer their suspense with a futuristic/paranormal twist read the novels she writes as Jayne Castle.