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Members who requested this book also requested:Claire Banning fulfilled every debutante's dream when she married a rich nobleman. Soon, however, the celebrated beauty realizes she wed a dissolute wastrel. Bitterly hurt and desperately lonely, Claire vows nonetheless to take her expected place in society. Then on a journey home to her husband's estate on the coast of Sussex, she is abducted, and her life -- and her heart -- are changed forever.
Hugh Battancourt -- a dark and dangerous nobleman who long ago turned his back on the ton and now leads a life secretly dedicated to his country's service -- is determined not to be swayed by his prisoner's beauty as they share a cabin on a ship bound for France. Lives depend on his retrieving from her a letter full of secrets she intends to turn over to the enemy. But even as Claire and Hugh engage in a battle of wits and wills, captor and captive find themselves drawn irresistibly to each other. Is it possible, Claire wonders, that she could discover the true meaning of love that has eluded her with this handsome stranger? One who will lay his life on the line in order to protect her from someone who is intent on placing Claire in the path of danger?
With this sensual and entrancing tale, bestselling author Karen Robards continues her wonderful trilogy of three sisters taking their rightful place as the belles of Regency England's ton.
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Genres:
- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Contemporary
- Romance >> General
- Romance >> Historical >> Regency
- Romance >> Historical >> General
Top Member Reviews
This is the second in the Banning sisters trilogy. The first is Scandalous. This is about Claire Banning.
Deb D. from LAWRENCE, KS wrote on 9/19/2006...Historical, steamy, racy, fast-paced, fun to read.
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Susan C. from BREMERTON, WA wrote on 3/13/2007...Karen Robards just writes a darn good book!! This is no exception.
Wendy L. from BLUEMONT, VA wrote on 1/7/2007...gripping
Cindy B. (I wasn't really into this book. I like her older historicals better.
Claire Banning fulfilled every debutante's dream when she married a rich nobleman. Soon, however, the celebrated beauty realizes she wed a dissolute wastrel. Bitterly hurt and desperately lonely, Claire vows nonetheless to take her expected place in society. Then on a journey home to her husband's estate on the coast of Sussex, she is abducted, and her life-and her heart-are changed forever.
Andrea R. (Predictable, but a good summer read.
Debbie C. (2nd in the Banning Sisters Trilogy. I just started reading Karen Robards' historical romances. They are almost as good as her contemporary ones.
VICKY J. (WHAT CAN I SAY THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS. NOTHING, THIS WRITER KNOWS HER STUFF.
Judye B. (