The Widows Four is a standalone tie-in series to the scintillating Gentleman Courtesans by Victoria Vale. Widowed Lady Miranda Hughes wants to indulge in something wicked—something she might never have dared to do as a young, unwed debutante. The rumors of male courtesans operating secretly in London have piqued her interest, so she hires one for an illicit rendezvous during a Christmas house party. Roger Thornton’s desperation to provide a dowry for his sister pushes him to moonlight as a secret courtesan. What begins as a convenient affair blossoms into more as Roger and Miranda find in one another the things they have been missing. But will a scandalous discovery ruin their chances for a happy future? Previously published in the anthology, Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal This standalone version has been republished with a bonus epilogue!