title: Three Kisses: Revised Edition
author:  Heath Daniels 
description: Heath Daniels is a semi-retired consultant on international issues. He was born and grew up in the US but has lived in many locations internationally. Work has allowed him to travel extensively and explore many multicultural issues. He is a keen observer of international events and has special interests in language, history, and spirituality.
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  Tessa stood up. ‘Do not mistake one kiss in an alcove for more than it was.
  
  ‘It does not grant you permission to pry into my life. My business is mine
  alone. I am capable of taking care of myself and my sisters.’
  
  Peyton Ramsden rose to meet her, his own temper rising with her. Lord, the
  woman was stubborn beyond all good sense. He knew instinctively that she would
  argue ad nauseam. He could think of nothing else to do except take his
  friend’s advice and kiss her.
  
  ‘One kiss might not qualify, but perhaps two will.’ Tension sparked between
  them. Thank providence the Ramsden brothers counted kissing among their many
  accomplishments…
  
  Author Note
  
  I hope you enjoy THE EARL’S FORBIDDEN WARD and watching Peyton fall in love.
  It was great fun designing a heroine who would challenge him. This story was
  the perfect chance to do something with Russian history. I had the opportunity
  to study in Russia, right outside St Petersburg, a few years ago, and I’ve
  been wanting to do 