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  “Being a grandmother is wonderful,” Nick’s mother said. “I think it’s because you learn to let go of the small things in order to enjoy what’s really important.”

  “Which is why I don’t really mind that he stayed up past his naptime,” Tara assured her. “I’d rather he sleeps later because he has a family who dotes on him.” Noting the way he yawned, she added, “However, he’s obviously had enough excitement for the moment, so I’ll take him upstairs.”

  “Would you like to play some cards when you’re back down here?” Cress offered.

  “I’d love to,” Tara said then left the room.

  As Augusta put the ball away, Nick helped his mother and Cress get things ready so they could play cards. Maybe people weren’t perfect. He knew he certainly wasn’t. But, sometimes a person’s life could be perfect. Maybe things hadn’t gone well as far as his father was concerned. He had, finally, worked through that so he could forgive him. But his life was definitely perfect now. Or, if it wasn’t exactly perfect, it was close enough to it to make him a very happy gentleman.

  Coming Soon in this Series:

  Kidnapping the Viscount (Marriage by Fate Series: Book 5)

  If there’s one thing Miss Heather Duff regrets, it’s that she let Lord Powell go. She listened to other people tell her what to do. Well, she’s not going to make that mistake again. From now on, she’s going to follow her heart, regardless of the consequences. And despite what Lord Powell thinks, she’s not about to hurt him a second time. She’s in this for keeps, and she’s going to prove it, even if it’ll require extreme measures to do so.

  Already Available in the Marriage by Fate Series

  The Reclusive Earl (Marriage by Fate Series: Book 1)

  It’s far easier to hide in the shadows than risk being hurt. When a very imperfect earl happens to be caught up in a scandal that forces him to marry the perfect lady, he can't help but worry all his fears have just come true.

  Married In Haste (Marriage by Fate Series: Book 2)

  Lord Youngtown wants to marry. Though he tells everyone it’s because he needs an heir, deep down he’s a romantic at heart and longs for a love match. A simple scandal not of his doing gives him a lady who isn’t the kind of lady he wants, but it might give him the lady he needs.

  Make Believe Bride (Marriage by Fate Series: Book 3)

  In order to fit in with London society, Lord Whitney pretends to be betrothed. When it comes time for him to produce a lady, he seeks out one who will be willing to play along with his scheme. But then he starts to fall in love with her, and what started out as a simple plan is no longer so simple after all.

  All Books by Ruth Ann Nordin

  (Chronological Order)

  Regencies

  Marriage by Scandal Series

  The Earl’s Inconvenient Wife

  A Most Unsuitable Earl

  His Reluctant Lady

  The Earl’s Scandalous Wife

  Standalone Regency

  Her Counterfeit Husband (happens during A Most Unsuitable Earl)

  Marriage by Deceit Series

  The Earl’s Secret Bargain

  Love Lessons With the Duke

  Ruined by the Earl

  The Earl’s Stolen Bride

  Marriage by Arrangement Series

  His Wicked Lady

  Her Devilish Marquess

  The Earl’s Wallflower Bride

  Marriage by Bargain Series

  The Viscount’s Runaway Bride

  The Rake’s Vow

  Taming The Viscountess

  If It Takes A Scandal

  Marriage by Fate Series

  The Reclusive Earl

  Married In Haste

  Make Believe Bride

  The Perfect Duke

  Marriage by Fairytale Series

  The Marriage Contract

  One Enchanted Evening – coming soon

  Historical Western Romances

  Pioneer Series

  Wagon Trail Bride

  The Marriage Agreement

  Groom For Hire

  Forced Into Marriage

  Nebraska Series

  Her Heart’s Desire

  A Bride for Tom

  A Husband for Margaret

  Eye of the Beholder

  The Wrong Husband

  Shotgun Groom

  To Have and To Hold

  His Redeeming Bride

  Isaac’s Decision

  Misled Mail Order Brides Series

  The Bride Price

  The Rejected Groom

  The Perfect Wife – coming soon

  The Imperfect Husband – coming soon

  Chance at Love Series

  The Convenient Mail Order Bride

  The Mistaken Mail Order Bride

  The Accidental Mail Order Bride

  The Bargain Mail Order Bride

  South Dakota Series

  Loving Eliza

  Bid for a Bride

  Bride of Second Chances

  Montana Collection

  Mitch’s Win

  Boaz’s Wager

  Patty’s Gamble

  Native American Romance Series

  Restoring Hope

  A Chance In Time

  Brave Beginnings

  Bound by Honor, Bound by Love

  Virginia Series

  An Unlikely Place for Love

  The Cold Wife

  An Inconvenient Marriage

  Romancing Adrienne

  Standalone Historical Western Romances

  Falling In Love With Her Husband

  Kent Ashton’s Backstory

  Catching Kent

  His Convenient Wife

  Meant To Be

  The Mail Order Bride’s Deception

  Contemporary Romances

  Omaha Series

  With This Ring, I Thee Dread

  What Nathan Wants

  Just Good Friends

  Across the Stars Series

  Suddenly a Bride

  Runaway Bride

  His Abducted Bride

  Standalone Contemporaries

  Substitute Bride

  Co-Authored Romances

  Historical Romance Anthologies (with Janet Syas Nitsick)

  Bride by Arrangement

  A Groom’s Promise

  Contemporary Anthology (with Catherine Lynn)

  Bride By Design

  Thrillers

  Return of the Aliens (Christian End-Times Novel)

  Late One Night (flash fiction)

  The Very True Legends of Ol’ Man Wickleberry and his Demise - Ink Slingers’ Anthology

  Fantasies

  Enchanted Galaxy Series

  A Royal Engagement

  Royal Hearts

  The Royal Pursuit

  Royal Heiress

  Nonfiction

  Writing Tips Series

  11 Tips for New Writers

  The Emotionally Engaging Character

  To find out more about Ruth Ann Nordin’s books and upcoming titles, you can go to the following sites:

  Her Website: www.ruthannnordin.com

  Her Blog: https://ruthannnordinauthorblog.com

  Bookbub Profile Page: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ruth-ann-nordin

  Her Timeline on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthannnordin