This was a delightful tale full of passion, romance, and mild mystery. The connection between Becca and Geoffrey is instant, which is new for Becca, as she has previously diverted male attentions. Geoffrey is also reluctant to admit his love, since his fiancee had cheated on him with his brother,...
He smiled and bowed his head to the eagle-eyed matrons stationed near the refreshments. The hair on the back of his neck stood up at the cold calculation in their gazes. Taking his attention from them, he scanned the dance floor once more. He saw the girls he’d met at Leed’s ancient estate over t...
He came to a stop and faced his friend. “Gambling?”Chester simply nodded.“What am I going to do?” Paul raked his fingers through his hair. “What will happen to my sisters?”“Perhaps he put aside their dowries.”“He better have,” Paul said. “I sure as hell can’t worry about it.”They were both quiet ...
She wouldn’t dare find herself close to him again, not alone. Apparently she had as little control around him as she’d had around Adam. Renewed focus on her job, on her debt to her parents, was all she’d let drive her now. After a quick tour of an untamed portion of the property, she arrived back...
They alighted and James helped his father down. He then took Catherine’s hand and escorted her to the entrance. They left their outerwear with the servants and went into the parlor where they found Paul and his wife awaiting their arrival. “Roberts!” Paul boomed, a big grin on his face. “Come in,...