{"product_id":"love-in-the-afternoon-9780749953096","title":"Love In The Afternoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes the next stunning novel in the Hathaways series - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'Lisa Kleypas is the best' Sarah MacLean \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe harbours a secret yearning . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a lover of animals and nature, Beatrix Hathaway has always been more comfortable outdoors than in the ballroom. Even though she participated in the London season in the past, the classic beauty and free-spirited Beatrix has never been swept away or seriously courted . . . and she has resigned herself to the fate of never finding love. Has the time come for the most unconventional of the Hathaway sisters to settle for an ordinary man - just to avoid spinsterhood?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe is a world-weary cynic . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptain Christopher Phelan is a handsome, daring soldier who plans to marry Beatrix's friend, the vivacious flirt Prudence Mercer, when he returns from fighting abroad. But, as he explains in his letters to Pru, life on the battlefield has darkened his soul - and it's becoming clear that Christopher won't come back as the same man. When Beatrix learns of Pru's disappointment, she decides to help by concocting Pru's letters to Christopher for her. Soon the correspondence between Beatrix and Christopher develops into something fulfilling and deep . . . and when Christopher comes home, he's determined to claim the woman he loves. What began as Beatrix's innocent deception has resulted in the agony of unfulfilled love - and a passion that can't be denied . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e '\u003cb\u003eKleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page' Julia Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hathaways:\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMine Till Midnight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Seduce Me at Sunrise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Tempt Me at Twilight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Married by Morning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eLove in the Afternoon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Lisa Kleypas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eLushly sexy and thoroughly romantic\u003c\/b\u003e . . . superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this \u003cb\u003esplendid romance\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eIntricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic\u003c\/b\u003e . . . from a not-to-be-missed romance author' \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eWitty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Readers are introduced to the unforgettable characters and their original personalities through \u003cb\u003ea delightful storyline peppered with sharp repartee and steamy sensuality\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (top pick)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eAn unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that\u003cb\u003e will leave you breathless' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times BOOKreviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eIs it possible to give a book 6 stars?\u003c\/b\u003e . . . [This] story \u003cb\u003ehas all of the forbidden romance, witty banter, and sigh-inducing declarations of love that you deserve\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eThat's Normal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piatkus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42978884714662,"sku":"9780749953096","price":14.9,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/8471\/4918\/products\/9780749953096_1.jpg?v=1656109286","url":"https:\/\/bookxcess.myshopify.com\/products\/love-in-the-afternoon-9780749953096","provider":"Staging Site ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}