When Lady Marion Tunstall collapses at a ball it is not
because of the heat, but because she has just seen her
husband, Lord Tristan Tunstall, arrive at the ball with an
older woman. Her husband who she thought was dead, for the
last two years. Her husband whom she loves desperately. As
Marion discovers the truth about the last two years, she
is
both relieved and frustrated. Tristan having been severely
injured when a fire raged on his ship, and presumed dead
at
sea, had amnesia for a short time after his ordeal. But
when
he regained his memory he believed it better that he let
Marion, whom he deeply loves, assume he is dead and move
on
with her life. Tristan believes he cannot be the husband
and
protector she needs, because he is blind.
Marion, determined and just as stubborn as her husband,
refuses to be put aside by the man she adores, but as they
get
closer, Tristan pushes her away and flees for London.
Unsure
what to do, she waits for him to come to his senses. But
when
a surprise discovery forces her to go to him, Tristan
agrees
that they will remain married but makes it clear he never
wants to be a father. He feels a child would only be
disappointed in having a blind father, who is still
battling
his demons and fear of fire.
When Marion's secret is revealed, Tristan lashes out her,
cruelly telling her to leave and never come back. But when
a
fire engulfs his townhouse, with Marion trapped inside,
will
Tristan be able to conquer all of his fears to rescue the
woman he loves, or will it be too late?
THE BARON'S BETRAYAL by Callie Hutton is a thoroughly
engrossing Regency tale and I enjoy the unusual angle of
the
plot. Tristan is such a loveable character and it is
infuriating to watch him push Marion away again and again.
Marion is spirited, determined and has a modern girl
mentality
- she knows what she wants and will not give up easily.
THE
BARON'S BETRAYAL by Callie Hutton is a wonderful romance
and
is definitely worth a read.
It's been two years since Lady Marion Tunstall lost her husband at sea. Two years of sorrow and grief. Only now has the young, comely widow finally re-entered society. It isn't until she and her family attend the merriment of a country dance that Lady Marion sees her dead husband, alive and well... and faints dead away. Lord Tristan Tunstall has no choice but to confess - he is alive, yes, but not a whole man who can be a husband and father. When he offers her a divorce, however, Marion stubbornly refuses. Now she has forced herself back into his life, and into his home and (oh, God forgive his weakness) his bed. He cannot stop himself from wanting her. Loving her. But can he live with the secret she is keeping from him?
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