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Surrounded by music, dancing, and relentless social noise, Joanna struggles to keep her composure as her nerves push her into too-fast, nonstop conversation. As companions react with subtle signs of confusion or disinterest, Joanna repeatedly recalibrates her volume and wording, fearing she is being judged, even while hoping her enthusiasm will be welcomed.","Marry in Haste  \nM.A. Nichols  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCopyright © 2025 M.A. Nichols  \nAll rights reserved  \nThe characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and  \nnot intended by the author.  \nNo part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nBooks by M.A. Nichols  \nWith dozens of books published and more coming each year, this list is growing rapidly. 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Either way, it ended with one’s demise.  \nA thought that didn’t help in the slightest.  \nDrawing in a deep breath, Joanna Crosby stared out at the gallery. Greenwood House was filled to bursting with people packed into every public corner of the house. Music swept through the air, punctuated by the dancers’ steps and whoops of laughter and the tittering conversations of those availing themselves of the other entertainments.  \nEnergy thrummed in the air, filling Joanna with a promise of all that might happen tonight. Dancing and discussions. Friendship and frivolity. The Greenwoods were known for hosting delightful parties, and Joanna was going to enjoy it to its fullest. If her heart didn’t pound right out of her chest first.  \nMiss Neal’s voice didn’t carry far at the best of times, let alone when surrounded by chaos, and Joanna’s pulse quickened as she took the few words she heard and attempted to fill in the gaps using context. 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