The Heiress Masquerade

An heiress seeking to prove her business acumen discovers an unwanted attraction to her father’s business partner in Michaels’s seductive second Dollar Princess Victorian romance (after The Heiress Swap). New York socialite Aimee Thornton-Jones wants to be involved in the London office of her father’s shipping business, but instead she’s expected to spend the season husband hunting while her cousin Evie trains as a secretary. The women agree to switch places, Evie hitting the marriage market and Aimee heading to work. Aimee’s immediately attracted to Harrison Stone, who runs the London office, but resents his arrogance and lack of faith in her abilities. When she discovers irregularities in the company’s ledgers, however, he’s reluctantly impressed. Growing chemistry leads to stolen kisses, but Aimee worries that once Harrison learns her true identity he’ll only be interested in her money. Meanwhile, Harrison is wary of love after being orphaned at a young age. Michael makes the love-hate push and pull between Aimee and Harrison sexy, and her progressive heroine is sure to win readers over. This is a treat. Agent: Pamela Harty, Knight Agency (Sept.)