The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick

The Earl of St. Merryn needs someone to cover for him. Specifically, a female someone. He decides to hire a fake fiancee. The news around his engagement will keep everyone diverted from the fact that he's looking for a murderer.

Eleanora Lodge is looking for her next appointment. The last one was not to her specifications. Being able to work for the early seems like a good opportunity. 

They'll have to deal with a butler who's up to no good and a ton that is somewhat skeptical about their relationship.

Good Quick novel. 

Three stars

This book came out in 2004

Borrowed as audiobook from Audible Plus

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