Love For Sale/Lost Laughter Author:Barbara Cartland In LOVE FOR SALE, Duke Randolph of Oswestry sees a way to avoid marriage to the beautiful but conniving Lady Marlene when young Udela Hayward suddenly seeks refuge at his door. Recently orphaned, Udela has nearly been duped into entering the House of Pleasure operated by the duke's devious brother. — Penniless and alone, Udela accepts the duke's... more » offer to pretend to be his fiancee' for a few months--the least she can do to repay his kindness--but soon there is nothing make-believe about their game of love!
In LOST LAUGHTER, a handsome but irresponsible viscount falls head over heels in love with lovely, wealthy Niobe Barrington, only to be rejected for a suitor with a far grander title. Angrily, he vows to marry the first woman who comes along, never imagining that it would be Niobe's poor but ingenious cousin, Jemina, or that her spunk and unselfishness could capture his romantic heart.« less