A Kiss for Lady Mary

Author Ella Quinn
Mass Market Paperback
$9.99 US
| $12.99 CAN
On sale Jul 01, 2025 | 320 Pages | 9781420157017
Now available in print for the first time! USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn brings adventure and spicy banter to the sixth installment in The Marriage Game series, with a tale of a fake marriage that turns deliciously real.

Ella Quinn’s bachelors do as they like and take what they want. But when the objects of their desire are bold, beautiful women, the rules of the game always seem to change . . .

Handsome, charming, and heir to a powerful viscount, Christopher “Kit” Featherton is everything a woman could want—except interested in marriage. So, when he hears that someone on his estate near the Scottish border is claiming to be his wife, Kit sets off to investigate.

Since her parents’ death, Lady Mary Tolliver has been hounded by her cousin, a fortune-hunting fool after her inheritance. Refusing to settle for anything less than love, Mary escapes to the isolated estate of rakish bachelor Kit Featherton. Knowing he prefers Court to the country, she believes she will be safe. But when Kit unexpectedly returns, her pretend marriage begins to feel seductively real . . .
Praise for Ella Quinn
 
“Quinn spins off her Worthington series with the witty, charming first installment of her Worthington Brides series…Careful readers will be pleased by Quinn’s richly detailed descriptions of the London season’s day-to-day dramas. This spells more good things to come.” Publishers Weekly on The Marriage List
 
“Quinn charms with these uniquely progressive, affable members of the aristocracy. Historical romance fans will delight in this well-plotted romp.” —Publishers Weekly on The Most Eligible Bride in London
 
“Ella Quinn, as always, has a good ear for comfort-food Regencies…It’s definitely a fun ride.” —All About Romance on The Most Eligible Bride in London
 
“A charming and delightfully fresh romance.” Fresh Fiction on The Most Eligible Bride in London, A Readers Selection
 
“The deliciously complicated courtship between Gavin and Georgie is only enhanced by their meddling friends’ well-meant efforts to propel them toward the altar. Regency fans will be delighted.” —Publishers Weekly on The Most Eligible Viscount in London
 
“A fun, sweet, slow simmer romance.” —Fresh Fiction on The Most Eligible Viscount in London
 
“Quinn opens her Lords of London Regency series with this sparkling romance between a purported rake and the young debutante helping to save him from being tricked into marriage…Quinn explores the allures and idiosyncrasies of aristocratic life with wit and charm reminiscent of Jane Austen. This intelligent romance gets the series off to a promising start." —Publishers Weekly on The Most Eligible Lord in London
 
“Quinn creates a richly detailed traditional Regency world.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Most Eligible Lord in London
 
“With a love triangle, a protective Great Dane, and meddling mothers, this new Regency series launch brings on the drama but is filled with tenderness. Readers who recognize characters from Quinn’s earlier Marriage Game series (Enticing Miss Eugenie Villaret) will be especially rewarded.” —Library Journal on The Most Eligible Lord in London
 
“Quinn continues to delight…Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn will enjoy this family.” —Booklist on Believe in Me
 
“The happy and chaotic family life that takes place around the edges of the love story is what makes this novel so delightful. A fun read.” —Kirkus Reviews on It Started with a Kiss
 
“Quinn offers a refreshing take on historical-romance conventions…Grace Burrowes’ readers will also appreciate the intelligent commentary on issues of the day.” —Booklist on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
 
“An appealing series.” —Publishers Weekly on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
 
“Quinn’s delightful Worthington series is uniquely enjoyable for its humor and network of characters in large families...Romance builds in this satisfying, memorable read, perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes and Tessa Dare.” —Booklist on The Marquis and I
Bestselling author Ella Quinn’s studies and other jobs have always been on the serious side. Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing them. She has just finished her first series, The Marriage Game, and her new series, The Worthingtons, began in April 2016.

She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and two beautiful granddaughters, and a dog. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true and are now living on a sailboat cruising the Caribbean and North America. Europe is next!
 
Website: www.ellaquinnauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EllaQuinnAuthor
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ellaquinnauthor
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Now available in print for the first time! USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn brings adventure and spicy banter to the sixth installment in The Marriage Game series, with a tale of a fake marriage that turns deliciously real.

Ella Quinn’s bachelors do as they like and take what they want. But when the objects of their desire are bold, beautiful women, the rules of the game always seem to change . . .

Handsome, charming, and heir to a powerful viscount, Christopher “Kit” Featherton is everything a woman could want—except interested in marriage. So, when he hears that someone on his estate near the Scottish border is claiming to be his wife, Kit sets off to investigate.

Since her parents’ death, Lady Mary Tolliver has been hounded by her cousin, a fortune-hunting fool after her inheritance. Refusing to settle for anything less than love, Mary escapes to the isolated estate of rakish bachelor Kit Featherton. Knowing he prefers Court to the country, she believes she will be safe. But when Kit unexpectedly returns, her pretend marriage begins to feel seductively real . . .

Reviews

Praise for Ella Quinn
 
“Quinn spins off her Worthington series with the witty, charming first installment of her Worthington Brides series…Careful readers will be pleased by Quinn’s richly detailed descriptions of the London season’s day-to-day dramas. This spells more good things to come.” Publishers Weekly on The Marriage List
 
“Quinn charms with these uniquely progressive, affable members of the aristocracy. Historical romance fans will delight in this well-plotted romp.” —Publishers Weekly on The Most Eligible Bride in London
 
“Ella Quinn, as always, has a good ear for comfort-food Regencies…It’s definitely a fun ride.” —All About Romance on The Most Eligible Bride in London
 
“A charming and delightfully fresh romance.” Fresh Fiction on The Most Eligible Bride in London, A Readers Selection
 
“The deliciously complicated courtship between Gavin and Georgie is only enhanced by their meddling friends’ well-meant efforts to propel them toward the altar. Regency fans will be delighted.” —Publishers Weekly on The Most Eligible Viscount in London
 
“A fun, sweet, slow simmer romance.” —Fresh Fiction on The Most Eligible Viscount in London
 
“Quinn opens her Lords of London Regency series with this sparkling romance between a purported rake and the young debutante helping to save him from being tricked into marriage…Quinn explores the allures and idiosyncrasies of aristocratic life with wit and charm reminiscent of Jane Austen. This intelligent romance gets the series off to a promising start." —Publishers Weekly on The Most Eligible Lord in London
 
“Quinn creates a richly detailed traditional Regency world.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Most Eligible Lord in London
 
“With a love triangle, a protective Great Dane, and meddling mothers, this new Regency series launch brings on the drama but is filled with tenderness. Readers who recognize characters from Quinn’s earlier Marriage Game series (Enticing Miss Eugenie Villaret) will be especially rewarded.” —Library Journal on The Most Eligible Lord in London
 
“Quinn continues to delight…Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn will enjoy this family.” —Booklist on Believe in Me
 
“The happy and chaotic family life that takes place around the edges of the love story is what makes this novel so delightful. A fun read.” —Kirkus Reviews on It Started with a Kiss
 
“Quinn offers a refreshing take on historical-romance conventions…Grace Burrowes’ readers will also appreciate the intelligent commentary on issues of the day.” —Booklist on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
 
“An appealing series.” —Publishers Weekly on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
 
“Quinn’s delightful Worthington series is uniquely enjoyable for its humor and network of characters in large families...Romance builds in this satisfying, memorable read, perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes and Tessa Dare.” —Booklist on The Marquis and I

Author

Bestselling author Ella Quinn’s studies and other jobs have always been on the serious side. Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing them. She has just finished her first series, The Marriage Game, and her new series, The Worthingtons, began in April 2016.

She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and two beautiful granddaughters, and a dog. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true and are now living on a sailboat cruising the Caribbean and North America. Europe is next!
 
Website: www.ellaquinnauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EllaQuinnAuthor
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ellaquinnauthor
Blog: http://ellaquinnauthor.wordpresscom View titles by Ella Quinn