Gascoigne has spent the last 10 years raising her half-
brothers and running the family estate after the death of
her father. She's proud that her devotion has resulted in
confident and happy young lads living on a prosperous
estate. When her neighbor, Gervase, returns home, Madeline
is startled at the attention he bestows on her. In the
past, men have ignored her because of her forceful nature
and the numerous responsibilities she handles. Flirting is
an alien concept and one Madeline has no intention of
beginning.
After years of working for the Crown and involved with
intrigue, Gervase Tregarth, the sixth Earl of Crowhurst,
wishes to live a quiet, peaceful life on his country
estate. His first order of business is to find a proper
wife who meets his strict conditions. As he prepares to go
back to London, he notices for the first time his neighbor,
Madeline. Although considered on the shelf, Madeline meets
most of his requirements. Gervase decides to pursue her to
see if they are compatible. When she discourages him,
Gervase plans a seduction to change her mind.
Two strong personalities clash, but the chemistry between
them catches Madeline's curiosity. She agrees to a
passionate affair, but disavows marriage. Gervase has his
hands full as he attempts to change her mind. As their
affair continues, Gervase comes to realize his love for her
and vows to make Madeline surrender her heart to him.
Newcomers and series fans will find pure pleasure in this
latest Bastion Club tale. Ms. Laurens pairs powerful
feminine and masculine personalities as they struggle to
conquer. The Gascoigne brothers and Crowhurst sisters add
fun, and eventually suspense, to the love story, for a
villain lurks in the background engaging in mischief and
finally havoc.
In a moment of recklessness, Gervase Tregarth, 6th
Earl of Crowhurst, swears he'll marry the next eligible
lady to cross his path. Cloistered at his ancestral castle
in Cornwall, with nary a suitable woman for miles, he
never expects he'll have to fulfill his pledge, at least
not until the London Season begins. But then he meets his
neighbor, the very appealing Madeline Gascoigne.
Years of secret service to the Crown have taught
Gervase the value of always having a loophole—there will
be no wedding if he and Madeline are incompatible in
any way. So he sets out to prove that they would
make a most dreadful match . . . by luring her into
his arms and, ultimately, his bed.
From their
very first kiss, Gervase discovers that the headstrong and
independent Madeline is no meek country miss . . . and
that the fire between them will burn long beyond that
first seduction.
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