The Emperor's New Clothes - Paperback

by Victoria Alexander (Author)

New York Times bestselling historical romance author Victoria Alexandra carries readers away to rugged 1890s Wyoming in The Emperor's New Clothes.

When con artist and actress Ophelia Kendrake and her sister visit the town of Dead End, she is mistaken for the Countess of Bridgewater, and sees an opportunity to fleece the community. But she's stopped in her tracks when she meets Tyler, Dead End's handsome mayor.

Tyler's ambition is to buy a ranch and find a wife, until he spies Ophelia. As he becomes acquainted with the charming actress he falls in love--but there's the question of trust. Tyler vows he will find Ophelia's secret and teach her a lesson that love and integrity are what matters most.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander spins the unforgettable story of a beautiful grifter and an irresistible mayor ...

Mistaken for the Countess of Bridgewater, expert con artist Ophelia Kendrake can't believe her good fortune. This could be the opportunity she needs to secure the future of the sister who means so much to her. But when she meets Tyler "Tye" Matthews, her plans to dupe the sleepy town of Dead End, Wyoming, prove difficult--for she's met her match in the wildly attractive mayor.

As the reluctant new mayor of Dead End, Tye is irritated to learn his first duty in office is to escort a visiting countess. But when he sees the stunning beauty, he wants to spend every waking moment with her. Suspecting Ophelia has secrets, Tye vows to uncover them--and thoroughly seduce her.