Castles Author:Julie Garwood Orphaned Princess Alesandra flees her tiny principality for London in 1820, knowing that only a hasty marriage can save her from marrying the power-mad General Raulf. The impulsive beauty charms society and soon casts her vivid blue eyes on Colin, younger son of the Duke of Williamshire. Colin has absolutely no interest in marrying. But when Ale... more »sandra is nearly kidnapped by General Raulf's men, the fiery fighting instincts that won Colin a knighthood are rekindles. Deceiving himself into thinking that he wants only to protect Alesandra, he sweeps her into marriage meant to be in name only . . . although he cannot deny the effect of her tender first kiss and hesitant caress. Then Alesandra begins receiving flowers from a secret admirer. Terrified, she suspects the sender may be the killer who has been luring women with gifts and murdering them for pleasure. And Colin comes face to face with what it would mean to lose her.« less