As a young widow, Isabella, Lady Willoughby, is the pillar
of respectability. She aids debutantes in society and makes
suggestions to young gentlemen about what young ladies
prefer. However, all of a sudden the mantle of propriety
weighs too heavy on her shoulders. For years, Isabella has
suppressed her feelings of unrequited love for her friend,
Marcus Stewart. It's time to change and grab what she
desires. Isabella discards her restrained behavior and
instead plots a campaign of seduction that would make any
general envious. She courageously sets a course of action
determined to win. As they play chess, she shrewdly
sprinkles their conversation with double entendres, making
Marcus look at her differently.
Marcus Stewart, Lord Roth, is startled by the change in his
long-time childhood friend. He never has looked upon
Isabella with improper thoughts, but she's putting ideas
into his head now. And he cannot afford to be distracted
from his task. Marcus works tirelessly in Parliament and
the Foreign Office where he directs and maneuvers bills
trying to improve English lives. Marcus has another reason
for hesitation. He hides a family secret that he's
unwilling to share with anyone.
Isabella battles for Marcus' love, trying to get him to
trust her with his secrets. He will give her part of his
love but not all. It takes his enemies attacking her before
Marcus can begin to resolve his feelings.
As always, Ms. Mallory presents a solid romantic tale with
just the right amount of added suspense. Her characters are
believable and engaging as they struggle to find their
happy ending.
Lady Isabella Willoughby has always been patient and
proper. But secretly, scandalously, she longs to be wild —
to wear daring gowns while dancing the night away. Above
all, she craves one thing: To be more than merely
a "friend" to Marcus, the dashing, sinfully handsome Lord
Roth.
Marcus has everything — power, prestige, wealth . . .
enemies. He thrives on danger and lives life to the
fullest knowing each day might be his last, for he carries
a dark family secret that precipitates one simple rule —
never fall in love. Especially not with dear Bella, who
has, of late, transformed herself into a siren, bewitching
every male she encounters with her newly unfettered
sensuality. Marcus must not allow himself to be tempted —
but his resolve is weakening by the minute.
For what Isabella desires, she is determined to get . . .
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