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The Stolen Bride
by Brenda JoyceSean O'Neil was once everything to Eleanor de Warenne-but since he disappeared from his ancestral home, there has been no word, and even Eleanor has abandoned hope, promising her hand to another. Then, just days before her wedding, Sean reappears...but the boy who was once her protector is now a stranger, hardened by prison and on the run.Weary and haunted, Sean is shocked to find that little Elle has become the beautiful, desirable Eleanor. Though he refuses to endanger her by pressing his claim, his resolve to stay away is sorely tested by the determination of a woman who will not be forsaken again. And when, in a moment's passion, Sean steals another man's bride, it is Eleanor who has the power to steal his heart....
The Stolen Bride
by Susan Spencer Paul'Twas Midsummer Night-when magic held sway...and Sofia Ahlgren dreamed of a deliverer to safeguard her from a blackhearted lord. Then, through the bonfires appeared Kayne the Unknown, who vowed to protect her, even at the cost of his very soul...!Though the dark raged within him, Mistress Sofia was his light. She alone made Kayne feel something of grace and innocence, blurring memories of war and bloodshed that haunted the depths of his being. But the bliss found under a summer moon could ne'er last forever, for keeping his beloved safe would mean a return to the heart of darkness that lay within him.
Stolen by the Highlander
by Terri BrisbinKidnap in the Highlands! The morn of her wedding, Arabella Cameron is filled with dread. But if marrying a man she doesn't love will end the feud between the Cameron and Mackintosh clans, she will do her duty. That is until outlaw Brodie Mackintosh arrives in her bedchamber and steals her away to the mountains! Brodie knows Arabella has every reason to hate him, but a forbidden kiss soon makes these sworn enemies question everything. And when Arabella's intended reclaims her, Brodie must fight with all his strength to make her his once more! A Highland Feuding Rival clans, forbidden love
Stolen by the Viking (Sons of Sigurd #1)
by Michelle WillinghamBought for his vengeanceBut claimed for his bed!Battle-scarred Viking Alarr is a broken warrior who expects to die carrying out his oath of blood vengeance. He saves maiden Breanne î Callahan from slavery only with the intention of getting close enough to kill her foster father. Until their spark of passion ignites a desire to keep her close…and presents Alarr with a gut-wrenching choice—his revenge or his heart?
The Stolen Chalice: A Novel
by Kitty PilgrimCNN veteran Kitty Pilgrim returns with her second novel featuring the beautiful young oceanographer Cordelia Stapleton and the dashing, urbane archaeologist John Sinclair. Set in the international art world, The Stolen Chalice takes readers across the globe. Bombings, kidnappings, and Sinclair's old love conspire against the couple as they search for valuable Egyptian art. The black-tie gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art promises to be a star-studded evening. Cordelia Stapleton and John Sinclair have flown in from Alexandria, Egypt, to help celebrate ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian culture with New York's elite. The influential crowd of artists, collectors, scientists, and New York society dine and dance at the museum's historic Temple of Dendur, unaware that terrorists are planning to attack. Fortunately, museum security and police stop the terrorists, but the evening is a disaster. The next morning, Cordelia and Sinclair learn that an art theft ring struck New York while they were at the museum. All over the city, pieces of Egyptian art have been stolen. Ted VerPlanck--a pillar of New York society whom Cordelia met the night before--discovers that his penthouse apartment was robbed and the legendary Sardonyx Cup, an ancient Egyptian chalice, is missing. Ted asks John Sinclair to help him recover his precious artifact. Despite Cordelia's objections, Sinclair calls on his old flame the Egyptologist Dr. Holly Graham to help find the chalice. They discover the stolen art is being sold on the black market to fund an international terrorist group. The group's leader, a sinister Egyptian anarchist, and his aristocratic British partner, Lady Xandra Sommerset, are planning a biological-weapon attack to topple the major governments of the world. Aided by British and American security forces, Sinclair sets out to find the missing art, which holds clues to where and when the attack will take place. Pieces of stolen art are scattered around the world. The action moves from a sprawling ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to a castle on Scotland's rugged coastline, a beautiful two-hundred-foot yacht in the Mediterranean, the mysterious canals of Venice, the premier beach resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, and ultimately Cairo. Romance sizzles as Sinclair, Cordelia, and Holly Graham are caught in a love triangle, distracted by their emotions, and unknowingly moving closer to mortal danger. Superstition and science meet head-on. And one question remains unanswered--does the Sardonyx Cup have special powers?
The Stolen Chalice
by Kitty PilgrimCNN veteran Kitty Pilgrim returns with her second novel featuring the beautiful young oceanographer Cordelia Stapleton and the dashing, urbane archaeologist John Sinclair. Set in the international art world, The Stolen Chalice takes readers across the globe. Bombings, kidnappings, and Sinclair's old love conspire against the couple as they search for valuable Egyptian art. The black-tie gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art promises to be a star-studded evening. Cordelia Stapleton and John Sinclair have flown in from Alexandria, Egypt, to help celebrate ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian culture with New York's elite. The influential crowd of artists, collectors, scientists, and New York society dine and dance at the museum's historic Temple of Dendur, unaware that terrorists are planning to attack. Fortunately, museum security and police stop the terrorists, but the evening is a disaster. The next morning, Cordelia and Sinclair learn that an art theft ring struck New York while they were at the museum. All over the city, pieces of Egyptian art have been stolen. Ted VerPlanck--a pillar of New York society whom Cordelia met the night before--discovers that his penthouse apartment was robbed and the legendary Sardonyx Cup, an ancient Egyptian chalice, is missing. Ted asks John Sinclair to help him recover his precious artifact. Despite Cordelia's objections, Sinclair calls on his old flame the Egyptologist Dr. Holly Graham to help find the chalice. They discover the stolen art is being sold on the black market to fund an international terrorist group. The group's leader, a sinister Egyptian anarchist, and his aristocratic British partner, Lady Xandra Sommerset, are planning a biological-weapon attack to topple the major governments of the world. Aided by British and American security forces, Sinclair sets out to find the missing art, which holds clues to where and when the attack will take place. Pieces of stolen art are scattered around the world. The action moves from a sprawling ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to a castle on Scotland's rugged coastline, a beautiful two-hundred-foot yacht in the Mediterranean, the mysterious canals of Venice, the premier beach resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, and ultimately Cairo. Romance sizzles as Sinclair, Cordelia, and Holly Graham are caught in a love triangle, distracted by their emotions, and unknowingly moving closer to mortal danger. Superstition and science meet head-on. And one question remains unanswered--does the Sardonyx Cup have special powers?
Stolen Charms (Winter Garden Series #1)
by Adele AshworthA spirited lady is determined to wed a notorious outlaw in this sexy Victorian romance series debut.Bored with stuffy balls and pompous suitors, Miss Natalie Haislett longs for adventure—and dreams of marrying the Black Knight, a mysterious thief who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. To this end, she approaches the renowned rakehell Jonathan Drake, reputed to be a friend of Natalie’s would-be lover, and begs him for an introduction . . . unaware that the outlaw she so desires is as close to her as a kiss.Intrigued by Natalie’s devotion and determination—and intending to use the unsuspecting beauty to pull off a brazen jewel theft—Drake agrees to escort Natalie to France, where the Black Knight is rumored to be. But while traveling in the guise of a married couple, an intimate friendship blossoms and the fires of reckless passion are stoked—as the daring bandit sets his sights on the priceless treasure he knows he must purloin: his lady’s heart.
Stolen Child
by Jane M. ChoateA desperate father and determined detective risk their lives—and their hearts—to find a Stolen Child in this romantic suspense novel.A little girl taken . . . And a murderer on the loose.Nothing will stop army ranger Grey Nighthorse from finding his abducted daughter—except maybe whoever is trying to kill him. Hiring former FBI agent Rachel Martin is his best shot at tracking down the kidnappers and staying alive.But Rachel failed to save a child before. Can she risk everything again to rescue Grey’s little girl . . . and perhaps become part of the family she’s trying to reunite?
The Stolen Child: The most heartwrenching and heartwarming saga you'll read this year
by Jennie Felton'One of the nation's favourite saga writers' Lancashire Post'A real heartbreaker' Peterborough Telegraph'Brimming with high drama, anguish, love, loss, tragedy, and gripping twists and turns, this is an absorbing and poignant story... Felton, a born storyteller, has a warm and compassionate heart...and an eye for the rich period detail that brings the past to life' Lancashire PostA powerful new saga from Jennie Felton in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin of love, loss, tragedy, drama, secrets and twists and turns.Readers are hooked by The Stolen Child!'Like the twists and turns...a great read' 5* reader review'Keeps you on the edge...could not put it down' 5* reader review'A heartbreaking read. 5 stars' 5* reader review'A must read' 5* reader reviewWill anyone believe her baby is gone?When Stella Swift is discovered holding a shard of broken glass near her newborn baby boy, fears that she might harm William result in her being taken to Catcombe - the local asylum. Although the regime is not as harsh as it once was, it's not somewhere that Tom wants to send his wife - but he has no choice.Turning to his kind-hearted sister-in-law Grace for help taking care of his other three children whilst he keeps working at the mine seems like the simplest solution until Stella is well - if only there wasn't the shared history between Tom and Grace...At first Catcombe seems to offer the respite Stella needs - until one day she becomes convinced that the baby the nurses have given to her is not William. Is Stella losing her mind? Or is it true that a mother will always know her own child?Don't miss Jennie's Families of Fairley Terrace series, which began with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continued with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs, Carina's story in The Widow's Promise and Laurel's story in The Sister's Secret.
The Stolen Child: The most heartwrenching and heartwarming saga you'll read this year
by Jennie Felton'One of the nation's favourite saga writers' Lancashire Post'A real heartbreaker' PeterboroughTelegraph'Brimming with high drama, anguish, love, loss, tragedy, and gripping twists and turns, this is an absorbing and poignant story... Felton, a born storyteller, has a warm and compassionate heart...and an eye for the rich period detail that brings the past to life' Lancashire PostA powerful new saga from Jennie Felton in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin of love, loss, tragedy, drama, secrets and twists and turns.Readers are hooked by The Stolen Child!'Like the twists and turns...a great read' 5* reader review'Keeps you on the edge...could not put it down' 5* reader review'A heartbreaking read. 5 stars' 5* reader review'A must read' 5* reader reviewWill anyone believe her baby is gone?When Stella Swift is discovered holding a shard of broken glass near her newborn baby boy, fears that she might harm William result in her being taken to Catcombe - the local asylum. Although the regime is not as harsh as it once was, it's not somewhere that Tom wants to send his wife - but he has no choice.Turning to his kind-hearted sister-in-law Grace for help taking care of his other three children whilst he keeps working at the mine seems like the simplest solution until Stella is well - if only there wasn't the shared history between Tom and Grace...At first Catcombe seems to offer the respite Stella needs - until one day she becomes convinced that the baby the nurses have given to her is not William. Is Stella losing her mind? Or is it true that a mother will always know her own child?Don't miss Jennie's Families of Fairley Terrace series, which began with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continued with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs, Carina's story in The Widow's Promise and Laurel's story in The Sister's Secret.
The Stolen Child: The most heartwrenching and heartwarming saga you'll read this year
by Jennie Felton'One of the nation's favourite saga writers' Lancashire PostA powerful new saga from Jennie Felton in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin of love, loss, tragedy, drama, secrets and twists and turns.Who will believe this baby is not hers?When Stella Swift is discovered holding a shard of broken glass near her newborn baby boy, fears that she might harm William result in her being taken to Catcombe - the local asylum. Although the regime is not as harsh as it once was, it's not somewhere that Tom wants to send his wife - but he has no choice.Turning to his kind-hearted sister-in-law Grace for help taking care of his other three children whilst he keeps working at the mine seems like the simplest solution until Stella is well - if only there wasn't the shared history between Tom and Grace...At first Catcombe seems to offer the respite Stella needs - until one day she becomes convinced that the baby the nurses have given to her is not William. Is Stella losing her mind? Or is it true that a mother will always know her own child?Don't miss Jennie's Families of Fairley Terrace series, which began with Maggie's story in All The Dark Secrets and continued with Lucy's story in The Miner's Daughter, Edie's story in The Girl Below Stairs, Carina's story in The Widow's Promise and Laurel's story in The Sister's Secret.(p) 2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Stolen Crown
by Susan HigginbothamKatherine Woodville's sister never gave her a choice. A happy girl of modest means, Kate hardly expected to become a maker of kings. But when her sister impulsively marries King Edward IV in secret, Katherine's life is no longer hers to control...
The Stolen Crown: The brilliant new historical novel of a Princess fighting for the right to her throne
by Carol McGrathThe stunning new novel from the queen of historical fiction! Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Chadwick, Anne O'Brien and Philippa GregoryWhen Princess Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the de facto heir to the throne. As her dying father persuades the barons to pledge allegiance to her, Matilda returns to England - but the lords and clergy do not like an independent woman. And Matilda is nothing if not headstrong . . .When the old king dies, the country is plunged into instant chaos. So begins a fierce battle between cousins that will go down in history as a time called 'The Anarchy'. And Matilda must race across England, evading capture until she can demand the crown . . .(P) Headline Publishing Group Ltd 2023
The Stolen Crown: The brilliant historical novel of an Empress fighting for her destiny
by Carol McGrath'A superb book, illuminating a fascinating and turbulent era. It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her power and complexity' Nicola Cornick'Packed with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters . . . The Stolen Crown is an entertaining tour-de-force' Lancashire Post'A well-researched adventure about a strong medieval woman fighting the odds against her' Historical Novels ReviewWhen Empress Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the de facto heir to the throne. As her dying father persuades the barons to pledge allegiance to her, Matilda returns to England - but the lords and clergy do not like an independent woman. And Matilda is nothing if not headstrong . . .When the old king dies, the country is plunged into instant chaos. So begins a fierce battle between cousins that will go down in history as a time called 'The Anarchy'. And Matilda must race across England, evading capture until she can demand the crown . . .PRE-ORDER Carol McGrath's new unputdownable historical novel, THE LOST QUEEN! Coming July 2024.Readers love The Stolen Crown:'The story of Matilda is strikingly brought to life with this beautiful written novel. A must for any fan of medieval history' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An engaging story . . . Matilda is strong, fascinating and keeps you hooked to the very last page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Another Carol McGrath triumph' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An illuminating read . . . it's a hard job to balance historical fact with fiction but Carol McGrath does this with superb skill' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is the way to teach history! I was swept up in this rollicking tale of a wronged woman' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Stolen Crown: The brilliant historical novel of an Empress fighting for her destiny
by Carol McGrath'A superb book, illuminating a fascinating and turbulent era. It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her power and complexity' Nicola Cornick'Packed with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters . . . The Stolen Crown is an entertaining tour-de-force' Lancashire Post'A well-researched adventure about a strong medieval woman fighting the odds against her' Historical Novels ReviewWhen Empress Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the de facto heir to the throne. As her dying father persuades the barons to pledge allegiance to her, Matilda returns to England - but the lords and clergy do not like an independent woman. And Matilda is nothing if not headstrong . . .When the old king dies, the country is plunged into instant chaos. So begins a fierce battle between cousins that will go down in history as a time called 'The Anarchy'. And Matilda must race across England, evading capture until she can demand the crown . . .PRE-ORDER Carol McGrath's new unputdownable historical novel, THE LOST QUEEN! Coming July 2024.Readers love The Stolen Crown:'The story of Matilda is strikingly brought to life with this beautiful written novel. A must for any fan of medieval history' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An engaging story . . . Matilda is strong, fascinating and keeps you hooked to the very last page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Another Carol McGrath triumph' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An illuminating read . . . it's a hard job to balance historical fact with fiction but Carol McGrath does this with superb skill' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is the way to teach history! I was swept up in this rollicking tale of a wronged woman' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Stolen Dreams
by Sue Brown2nd EditionAfter cheating on and losing the man he loved, Morgan Conway decided to get his life right. Now he owns a coffee shop and is engaged to Jase, an actor and rising star. All is perfect in his world until the man he thought was gone forever walks into his shop. His hidden feelings rush to the surface, unfortunately there for everyone to see, including his fiancé. Shae Delamere was crushed when Morgan cheated on him five years ago. But he has a reason for seeking Morgan out. As Morgan and Shae get to know each other again, they discover the extent that friends meddled in their lives to keep them apart. Morgan cannot deny he is still in love with Shae, but he is engaged. With some hard decisions to make, Morgan struggles not to hurt the men he cares about--again. Shae has secrets he came to share with Morgan, but revealing them now could keep them apart for good.1st Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2012.
Stolen Ecstasy
by Hannah HowellIn one night Leanne Summers has lost her home, her every possession, and learned that everything she's ever believed is a lie. So when she witnesses a bank robbery in progress, she doesn't think of the consequences. She steals a gun, barges in--and finds herself being held captive within minutes.The moment Hunter Walsh locks eyes on Leanne, he knows he should leave her behind. The desire he feels for her is a distraction he doesn't need. But abandoning a brave, impulsive woman is turning out to be much harder than it should be. For even the most ruthless outlaw can't ignore an irresistible temptation. . . "The superbly talented Howell never disappoints." --Romantic Times"The laughter mingles with the tears in any story from the talented pen of Hannah Howell. If you haven't read her before, start now!" --Affair de Coeur
Stolen Ecstasy (Gray Eagle Series #6)
by Janelle TaylorFollow the wind. . .Forever Ecstasy. . .Whispered kisses. . .Readers everywhere look to Janelle Taylor for the very best in historical romance. And Stolen Ecstasy continues her beloved Savage Ecstasy series with one of her greatest love stories ever--that of Gray Eagle's son, Bright Arrow, and his beautiful white captive, Rebecca. . .Stolen EcstasySeven years had passed since the Oglala Sioux had banished Bright Arrow for loving the magnificent captive, Rebecca Kenny. And though his passion for her still blazed as brightly as the evening star, it was torture for the son of Gray Eagle to be apart from his people. He yearned to ride free in the wind and to sink his knife into the hunt with the other braves. Now, Bright Arrow had to make his choice again--between his desire for a white woman and his honor as an Indian!
Stolen Encounters with the Duchess (Hadley's Hellions #2)
by Julia JustissFrom the author of Forbidden Nights with the Viscount, “very readable cross-class romance . . . enjoyable and emotionally satisfying” (All About Romance).She would rather burn in his presence than pine in his absence . . .Faith Wellingford Evers, Duchess of Ashedon, is tired of society’s endless gossiping about her failings and her late husband’s infidelities. Seeking escape one night, she’s attacked by ruffians, but is saved by an unlikely figure from her past! Having risen from penniless orphan to Member of Parliament, David Tanner Smith is no longer the quiet boy Faith once knew. With the first spine-tingling kiss, their old friendship is transformed. And in its place is an explosive mix of illicit encounters and forbidden desire . . .“This story is both a second chance at love story and a friends to lovers story which makes it especially appealing . . . David’s gesture to Faith that proved his undying love for her, past and present, was the sweetest and most heart melting moment you could ever imagine.” —The Book Review
Stolen Feelings (Collector's Edition/island Romances Ser. #4)
by Margaret MayoKiss and tell...It should have been the job of a lifetime! But when Julie found herself on a Pacific island working with Cameron Storm, it was anything but paradise. Oh, Cameron was gorgeous, all right...and didn't he know it? Julie's only defense against a broken heart was to pretend to be a married woman. But deception had its price...and Cameron made sure that Julie paid. He ignored her wedding ring and went right on kissing her!
Stolen for His Desert Throne
by Heidi RiceThe unsuitable becomes irresistible in this dramatic sheikh romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Heidi Rice! The woman in his bed…Will now become his bride! Desert Prince Kamal must find a wife or forfeit his crown. No one seems less suitable than headstrong Princess Kaliah…until they clash at an opulent event and their animosity transforms into raw intimate passion! Discovering Liah was a virgin, Kamal feels honor bound to offer marriage. But that&’s the last thing independent Liah wants! There&’s one way to fix matters: steal her away to his private oasis and make her see reason. Instead, their time alone forces Kamal to admit that desire might have been just as much a factor of his proposal as duty…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Stolen for My Spanish Scandal (Rival Billionaire Tycoons #2)
by Jackie AshendenIn this passionate pregnancy romance by Jackie Ashenden, the Spanaird wastes no time in claiming his one-night scandal! The consequences of one night……that never should have happened! My stepbrother Constantine Silvera was always my rock, until the day he ruthlessly cut me off. Then we collided again, resulting in an explosion of forbidden, utterly unforgettable passion…leaving me pregnant! Certain Con couldn&’t love me, I was determined to raise our baby alone. But the billionaire had different ideas and now here I am, unceremoniously kidnapped and stranded in his beautiful manor house! But still I crave his electrifying touch. If Con is going to demand his child, I&’m going to demand he let me in…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Rival Billionaire Tycoons books:Book 1: A Diamond for My Forbidden BrideBook 2: Stolen for My Spanish Scandal
Stolen from Her Royal Wedding (The Royals of Svardia #2)
by Pippa RoscoeIn this emotional royal romance by Pippa Roscoe, first he&’ll steal away the bride…then he&’ll make her his!Returning to the palace unwed…But not untouched!Princess Marit&’s elopement isn&’t exactly all she&’d dreamed, but at least it is on her terms. That is, until Greek billionaire Lykos Livas steals her away in her wedding gown!Enlisted by the king, Lykos must return Marit to the palace—unwed. Yet hearing about her duty-bound life painfully recalls the memories of his own hard-won freedom. He offers her a week of rebellion traveling around Europe with him. But as the chemistry between them becomes undeniable, so does the deadline for Marit&’s royal return!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all The Royals of Svardia books:Book 1: Snowbound with His Forbidden PrincessBook 2: Stolen from Her Royal WeddingBook 3: Claimed to Save His Crown
A Stolen Heart
by Candace CampLord Thorpe's new business partner is not what he expected. With her billowy black hair and creamy skin, Alexandra Ward is stunningly beautiful, brashly outspoken...and the perfect image of a wealthy woman long thought dead.Straight from America, Alexandra finds London fraught with danger. Her appearance on Thorpe's arm sends shock rippling through society and arouses hushed whispers: is she a schemer in search of a dead woman's fortune, or an innocent caught up in circumstances that she doesn't understand?Someone knows the truth, someone who doesn't want Alexandra to live long enough to learn anything. Only Lord Thorpe can help her now-if he can overcome his own suspicions.
A Stolen Heart (Mills and Boon Ser.)
by Candace CampA tale of danger, suspicion, and desire in Regency England by the New York Times–bestselling “consummate storyteller” (RT Book Reviews).Lord Thorpe’s new business partner is not what he expected. With her billowy black hair and creamy skin, Alexandra Ward is stunningly beautiful, brashly outspoken . . . and the perfect image of a wealthy woman long thought dead.Straight from America, Alexandra finds London fraught with danger. Her appearance on Thorpe’s arm sends shock rippling through society and arouses hushed whispers: is she a schemer in search of a dead woman’s fortune, or an innocent caught up in circumstances that she doesn’t understand?Someone knows the truth, someone who doesn’t want Alexandra to live long enough to learn anything. Only Lord Thorpe can help her now—if he can overcome his own suspicions . . .