From back cover: On the night of his wedding to the fiery, auburn-haired Andrea, Lord Nicholas Leigh is called into service by his king. When he is taken captive and imprisoned on his mission, Andrea is left to fend for herself as mistress of Leighaven, their prized English estate. Courageously rising to the task, she struggles to restore the family fortune.
When Nicholas returns from prison, his wife is no longer the free-spirited, uncomplicated girl he remembered, but a bold, self-reliant woman who cannot hide her hard-won independence. While this new Andrea brings Nicholas' pent-up passions to explosive heights, their hearts are set on a collision course, locked in a furious battle for control and power. The lord and hislady must now begin an emotional journey in search of true intimacy, even as a treacherous plot threatens to destroy Nicholas -- and part husband and wife forever...
When Nicholas returns from prison, his wife is no longer the free-spirited, uncomplicated girl he remembered, but a bold, self-reliant woman who cannot hide her hard-won independence. While this new Andrea brings Nicholas' pent-up passions to explosive heights, their hearts are set on a collision course, locked in a furious battle for control and power. The lord and hislady must now begin an emotional journey in search of true intimacy, even as a treacherous plot threatens to destroy Nicholas -- and part husband and wife forever...
whisks readers to mistey nineteenth century England..depths of a woman's heart..tale of passion, intrigue, longing and trust
On the night of his wedding to the fiery, auburn-haired Andrea, Lord Nicholas Leigh is called into service by his king. When he is taken captive and imprisoned on his mission, Andrea is left to fend for herself as mistress of Leighhaven, their prized English estate. Courageously rising to the task, she struggles to restore the family fortune.
When Nicholas returns from prison, his wife is no longer the free-spririted, uncomplicated girl he remembered, but a bold, self-reliant woman who cannot hide her hard-won independence. While this new Andrea brings Nicholas' pent-up passions to explosive heights, their hearts are set on a collison course, locked in a furious battle for control and power. The lord and his lady must being an emotional journey in search of true intimacy, even as a treacherous plot threatens to destroy Nicholas-and part husband and wife forever...
When Nicholas returns from prison, his wife is no longer the free-spririted, uncomplicated girl he remembered, but a bold, self-reliant woman who cannot hide her hard-won independence. While this new Andrea brings Nicholas' pent-up passions to explosive heights, their hearts are set on a collison course, locked in a furious battle for control and power. The lord and his lady must being an emotional journey in search of true intimacy, even as a treacherous plot threatens to destroy Nicholas-and part husband and wife forever...
wonderful
This is a very well written and entertaining historical romance and definetly worth the read!
In 1803 Andrea and Nicholas marry. As they were enjoying their lovemaking, the English King sends the groom on a quest. Nicholas expects to return home shortly even as his independent bride remains angry about his departure. However, the plan to assassinate Napoleon fails and for the next seven years Nicholas languishes in a French jail. Finally, in 1810, Andrea buys Nicholas' his freedom.
When Nicholas returns home, he finds that his estate has been saved by the prudent business dealings of his spouse, whose work with thoroughbreds has made her famous. Though his passion for his spouse is at a new high and she reciprocates, both fight each other for control of their relationship and their estate. Unbeknownst to the combatants is a sinister plot to eliminate Nicholas forever.
When Nicholas returns home, he finds that his estate has been saved by the prudent business dealings of his spouse, whose work with thoroughbreds has made her famous. Though his passion for his spouse is at a new high and she reciprocates, both fight each other for control of their relationship and their estate. Unbeknownst to the combatants is a sinister plot to eliminate Nicholas forever.
In a dazzling debut that whisks readers to misty nineteenth century England and into the depths of a womans heart.
