He was her father's enemy, and now he was her husband by
the king's decree. But that didn't mean Lady Isabel
Atherstone planned on honoring James Markham, Earl of
Bolton, with her love. She only hoped that her hasty
marriage would bring her closer to the revenge she sought
adn finally restore her family's name. But then, the
willful new bride hadn't counted on what would happen when
her handsome husband took her to the marriage bed.
James Markham was thunderstruck. Though an age-old family
rivalry kept his new wife at arms against him, she
quivered with desire beneath his touch. Now the newly
married earl wondered if his passion would be his undoing.
For though the lady swore she'd never love him, her eyes
told another tale--one that made the earl vow to possess
her completely.