What Happens in the Ballroom

"Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!" -Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author Fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton won't want to miss this new story from the legendary New York Times bestselling author as she brings a fresh new hook to Regency romance with her series about three event planners who've rejected working as governesses to become party planners to London's elite ton.A young military widow, Eliza Pierce is enjoying both freedom and financial success as part of Elegant Occasions. When her late husband's best friend, Nathaniel Stanton, the Earl of Foxstead, hires Elegant Occasions to help another young widow of an officer become part of high society, Eliza wonders why. Is the woman a relative? Or is she the earl's mistress and her adorable toddler his child? If so, why does he take Eliza in his arms every chance he gets . . .Foxstead's family situation makes it difficult for him to marry, so his visceral attraction to his best friend's widow is an unwelcome complication. Burdened by family secrets and those of his commanding officer, he's determined to do his duty even when it means being around Eliza every day. But how can he resist when the fetching Eliza keeps tempting him to break his own rules? For if he dares to expose the truth, will she ever forgive him? Or will she banish him from her life forever . . ."This heartwarming historical romance teems with witty banter and wanton desire." -Library Journal