Verity's old tabby cat Mabel might not be quite as lively as she used to be and yes, she smells a bit and doesn't always make it to the litter tray on time, but Verity loves her anyway. More importantly, Mabel once belonged to Verity's mum--not that Verity actually ever knew her mum because she died.

Provocative in Pearls by Madeline Hunterby Madeline Hunter

Their marriage was arranged, but their desire was not...
After two years, Grayson Bridlington, The Earl of Hawkeswell, has located his missing bride Verity Thompson. Coerced into marrying Hawkeswell by her duplicitous cousin, Verity fled London for the countryside. Now, the couple must make the most of an arranged marriage-even if it means surrendering to their shared desire.

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