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    Miss Clayton's Highwayman: The Bellinghan Boys, #1
    Miss Highsmith's Adventure at Danford Hall: The Bellinghan Boys, #1.5
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    The Bellinghan Boys Series

    By Jeanne Johnson

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    About this series

    Demanding a kiss from a masked highwayman was not something that modest bookworm Hannah Clayton would have normally done. But the summer of 1813 would prove to be far from normal.

    Once Hannah felt her gown grow wet with her own blood, a kiss suddenly seemed a very important thing to insist upon. The masked man had turned on his rogue partner in an attempt to free her. She'd felt grateful for that, even if she thought his efforts were in vain. More than anything though, she did not want to die without having been kissed. What would have been the point of all those hours pouring over romance novels if that ended up being the case?

     

    However, when she somehow survived the robbery-turned-kidnapping, she had been left with more pressing concerns. Her reputation had been ruined through no fault of her own. Her body bore angry scars from the incident, and her mind was tormented from the trauma of the event.

     

    In her turmoil, the Clayton family receives an unexpected visitor. Mr William Bellinghan is the local magistrate investigating the case. But his involvement in their nightmarish carriage ride leaves Hannah with many questions. Why would such a rich and influential man be so personally interested in her plight? And why did his hazel eyes remind Miss Clayton so much of her highwayman?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJeanne Johnson
    Release dateMay 17, 2024
    Miss Clayton's Highwayman: The Bellinghan Boys, #1
    Miss Highsmith's Adventure at Danford Hall: The Bellinghan Boys, #1.5

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      Miss Highsmith's Adventure at Danford Hall: The Bellinghan Boys, #1.5
      Miss Highsmith's Adventure at Danford Hall: The Bellinghan Boys, #1.5

      Miss Highsmith's Adventure at Danford Hall: The Bellinghan Boys, #1.5

      Jeanne Johnson
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      An invitation to the spectacular summer ball at Danford Hall was the last thing that Emma Highsmith had expected. Though her childhood friend, Hannah Clayton, had married the eldest son of the influential Bellinghan family, the two women had not spoken for some time as Hannah had enjoyed newly wedded bliss. Now her friend had to face the scrutiny of the entire county in her first act as hostess, and she'd requested only friendly faces around her in the run-up to the event.  Emma was only too pleased to accept her most generous invitation. Ten days away from her controlling mother sounded like bliss!   She's been told that only the Bellinghan family would be in attendance in the week before the Ball, which had made the invitation even more appealing. There would be no pressure to attract male attention; afterall everyone present would be married!   Emma had failed utterly during her eight years on the Marriage Mart, and was about to finally give up her search for a husband. She was too quiet, too awkward and anxious to capture anyone's attention. Spinsterhood beckoned and, for the most part, she welcomed it.   It came as a surprise to find that a Mr Drewsbury, cousin to one of the Bellinghan wives, was also in attendance. He had been an unexpected addition who, in Emma's opinion, added nothing to the party except the ability to brood in corners. He'd taken an instant dislike to her, for reasons known only to himself. And though she'd occasionally catch herself admiring his broad frame and blue eyes, she reciprocated his ire quite fervently.    He was the fly in the ointment, the only thing that could spoil her trip away, and she was determined to not let that happen. Though his infuriating presence did provoke her to break through some of her usual shyness, and despite his obvious disdain he always found an excuse to be near her.   There may be more to both of them than can be seen on first acquaintance. And at Danford Hall, no secret can remain hidden forever.

      An invitation to the spectacular summer ball at Danford Hall was the last thing that Emma Highsmith had expected. Though her childhood friend, Hannah Clayton, had married the eldest son of the influential Bellinghan family, the two women had not spoken for some time as Hannah had enjoyed newly wedded bliss. Now her friend had to face the scrutiny of the entire county in her first act as hostess, and she'd requested only friendly faces around her in the run-up to the event.  Emma was only too pleased to accept her most generous invitation. Ten days away from her controlling mother sounded like bliss!   She's been told that only the Bellinghan family would be in attendance in the week before the Ball, which had made the invitation even more appealing. There would be no pressure to attract male attention; afterall everyone present would be married!   Emma had failed utterly during her eight years on the Marriage Mart, and was about to finally give up her search for a husband. She was too quiet, too awkward and anxious to capture anyone's attention. Spinsterhood beckoned and, for the most part, she welcomed it.   It came as a surprise to find that a Mr Drewsbury, cousin to one of the Bellinghan wives, was also in attendance. He had been an unexpected addition who, in Emma's opinion, added nothing to the party except the ability to brood in corners. He'd taken an instant dislike to her, for reasons known only to himself. And though she'd occasionally catch herself admiring his broad frame and blue eyes, she reciprocated his ire quite fervently.    He was the fly in the ointment, the only thing that could spoil her trip away, and she was determined to not let that happen. Though his infuriating presence did provoke her to break through some of her usual shyness, and despite his obvious disdain he always found an excuse to be near her.   There may be more to both of them than can be seen on first acquaintance. And at Danford Hall, no secret can remain hidden forever.

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      Miss Clayton's Highwayman: The Bellinghan Boys, #1
      Miss Clayton's Highwayman: The Bellinghan Boys, #1

      Miss Clayton's Highwayman: The Bellinghan Boys, #1

      Jeanne Johnson
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      Demanding a kiss from a masked highwayman was not something that modest bookworm Hannah Clayton would have normally done. But the summer of 1813 would prove to be far from normal. Once Hannah felt her gown grow wet with her own blood, a kiss suddenly seemed a very important thing to insist upon. The masked man had turned on his rogue partner in an attempt to free her. She'd felt grateful for that, even if she thought his efforts were in vain. More than anything though, she did not want to die without having been kissed. What would have been the point of all those hours pouring over romance novels if that ended up being the case?   However, when she somehow survived the robbery-turned-kidnapping, she had been left with more pressing concerns. Her reputation had been ruined through no fault of her own. Her body bore angry scars from the incident, and her mind was tormented from the trauma of the event.   In her turmoil, the Clayton family receives an unexpected visitor. Mr William Bellinghan is the local magistrate investigating the case. But his involvement in their nightmarish carriage ride leaves Hannah with many questions. Why would such a rich and influential man be so personally interested in her plight? And why did his hazel eyes remind Miss Clayton so much of her highwayman?

      Demanding a kiss from a masked highwayman was not something that modest bookworm Hannah Clayton would have normally done. But the summer of 1813 would prove to be far from normal. Once Hannah felt her gown grow wet with her own blood, a kiss suddenly seemed a very important thing to insist upon. The masked man had turned on his rogue partner in an attempt to free her. She'd felt grateful for that, even if she thought his efforts were in vain. More than anything though, she did not want to die without having been kissed. What would have been the point of all those hours pouring over romance novels if that ended up being the case?   However, when she somehow survived the robbery-turned-kidnapping, she had been left with more pressing concerns. Her reputation had been ruined through no fault of her own. Her body bore angry scars from the incident, and her mind was tormented from the trauma of the event.   In her turmoil, the Clayton family receives an unexpected visitor. Mr William Bellinghan is the local magistrate investigating the case. But his involvement in their nightmarish carriage ride leaves Hannah with many questions. Why would such a rich and influential man be so personally interested in her plight? And why did his hazel eyes remind Miss Clayton so much of her highwayman?

    Author

    Jeanne Johnson

    Jeanne Johnson is a long time lover of historical romance. Her obsession began in 1999 when she first got her hands on a VHS copy of the BBC's Pride and Prejudice, from there she devoured all of the Jane Austen novels and adaptations that she could get her hands on. Then in 2004 she discovered Harlequin historical romance novels, and since then it has been her dream to write and publish in that genre. Her first completed work, Miss Clayton's Highwayman, is available now in ebook format. Jeanne lives in England, in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire, with her two boys, two cats and very own Mr Darcy.

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