Four years ago, devilishly handsome Devon Sinclair rescued
Lady Rebecca Newland from her runaway coach. In her
isolated existence, Rebecca has dreamed and fantasized
about that wonderful moment ever since. In her imagination,
she's idolized Devon and made him into the perfect man.
When her father forces an unwanted fiancé upon her, Rebecca
flees with her aunt to the man she believes can protect
her -- Devon. She attends a ball with the intention of
catching his eye. Having not been in society and uncertain
on gaining a man's interest, Rebecca uses knowledge gained
from an old, explicit and wicked diary to lure and entice
him.
Three years ago, Devon Sinclair, the future Duke of
Pembroke, left England after betraying his brother. He
failed miserably at behaving honorably and left his family.
After letters from his mother, Devon returns to find his
family in disarray. His father is slowing falling into
madness with hallucinations and violent rages. To appease
his father, Devon agrees to marry. He chooses the one woman
at his mother's ball who catches his eye -- Rebecca -- the
young lady he met years before his exile who tempts him
with a curious combination of innocent and coquette.
Very quickly, Rebecca and Devon discover they are strangers
with different expectations -- and misunderstandings occur.
Devon refuses to be anyone's hero or protector. Rebecca
learns to fight for what she wants, but an unwanted suitor
could sabotage her plans.
Ms. MacLean begins a fascinating new series where the
inhabitants' lives are riddled with scandal. She leads with
Rebecca and Devon's tale. Rebecca is a wonderful heroine
who learns to discard her childish fantasies and to accept
Devon as a man with faults. The erotic diary Ms. MacLean
incorporates into the plot adds to the sensual intensity.
The other Sinclair family members, with their interesting
foibles and passions, make it difficult to wait for the
next book in the Pembroke Palace series.
Four years ago, a mesmerizing stranger pulled Lady Rebecca
Newland from her runaway coach, galloping to her rescue in
a fog-shrouded forest. Though she was just seventeen,
Rebecca felt an irresistible desire for the mysterious
man, and swore that she would someday be his bride. But
now she is betrothed to another man whom she detests - and
Devon Sinclair, the future Duke of Pembroke and her hero,
lies tantalizingly beyond her reach...
Will she find the courage to pursue her own
happiness and make all her wicked fantasies come true?
Join her at the palace to find out, where you will delight
in meeting the very enticing gentlemen of Pembroke.