Having been lured away from her family at the tender age of
14, Patience Farnaly was forced to become an actress to
survive. Although not always having been honest in the
past, she's determined to be honest as an adult. When
Patience gets an offer to become a companion to the Earl of
Ramscar's sister, Patience eagerly leaves her past behind.
Patience's trust in others does not come easily, but her
attraction to Ramscar does. Ramscar loves his sister, but
he's coddled her for way too long and is determined for her
to return to London with him. Liking Patience, he knows
she's perfect for the job of helping him restore his
sister's confidence. However, if he's truly honest, he
employed Patience for himself, as well, considering the
fact that he's unable to stop thinking about her or wanting
her.
But Patience's past soon catches up with her, and her
inability to trust others keeps her from confiding in
Ramscar, the one person who truly loves her and would
protect her with his life.
NAUGHTY BY NATURE is definitely naughty with the secrets
and passion keeping the reader turning pages. I loved the
characters; neither Ramscar nor Patience take any guff from
anyone without a fight. Barbara Pierce is quickly
becoming one of my favorite authors; she has the ability to
write exciting stories that keep me coming back for more.
NAUGHTY BY NATURE is one of my favorites in this series.
Patience Rose Farnaly was easily lured away from her wealthy
family by the false love of a dangerous man. Rather than
face a grim future on the streets, Patience struggled to
find honest work as an actress. But when the irresistibly
charming Earl of Ramscar offers her legitimate employ in
London as a lady’s companion to his sister, Patience snaps
up the chance…although her attraction to Ramscar leaves her
on shaky ground.
Ever since a devastating fire left
his sister brutally scarred, Ramscar vowed to protect the
little family he has left. Now that Patience has been hired
to be his sister’s companion, his conscience is clear—even
if his imagination won’t let him rest. Haunted by fantasies
of the beautiful, beguiling Patience, it’s only a matter of
time before they enter into an illicit affair—one that might
threaten Ramscar’s status among les sauvages nobles
if Patience’s dark past comes to light…and could destroy
them both.