She fled the horrors of a British workhouse, seeking refuge with the dark, moody aristocrat. Begrudgingly he sheltered her, fighting the fascination of her saucy innocence. But never did he imagine that the filthy urchin could be transformed into a bewitching beauty -- a sparkling jewel that would tempt him beyond endurance... forcing his surrender to the exquisite torment of a love that denied all reason...
Melinda F. (Lindy67) from BREWTON, AL wrote on 11/12/2005...
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an excellent book
Diane M. (Diane) from LE ROY, NY wrote on 7/5/2005...
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A classic earlier Sutcliffe. One of my keepers. This is one of her best.
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Lisa R. (astromynx) from DECATUR, AL wrote on 10/10/2006...
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
from the back:
A rebellious waif...a brooding earl...
She fled the horrors of a British workhouse, seeking refuge with a dark, mooody, aristocrat. Begrudgingly he sheltered her, fighting the fascination of her saucy innocence. But never did he imagine that the filthy urchin could be transformed into a bewitching beauty- a sparkling jewel that would tempt him beyond endurance... forcing his surrender to the exquisite torment of a love that denied all reason...
She fled the horrors of a British workhouse, seeking refuge with the dark, moody aristocrat. Never did he imagine that the filhy urchin could be transformed into a bewitching beauty- a jewel that would tempt him beyond endurance.. forcing his surrender to the exquesite torment of a love that denied all reason...
"A very special book- a keeper. I thoroughly enjoyed it." Karen Robards, author of Morning Song
April A. (flutterby) from LOVINGTON, IL wrote on 12/27/2005...
She fled the horrors of a British workhouse, seeking refuge with the dark moody aristocrat. Begrudgingly he sheltered her, fighting the facination of her saucy innocence. But never did he imagine that the filthy urchin could be transformed into a bewitching beauty-a sparkling jewel that would tempt him beyond endurance..forcing his surrender to the exquisite torment of a love that denied all reason.
Humorous, sensuous, tender with high action and drama. Holds the reader breathless to the end.