Lady Portia, sister to a debt ridden duke, is an expert at
chasing off unwanted suitors her family keeps pushing at
her. Portia's family, desperate for funds, finally sends
her to a wealthy family in the countryside. No one thinks
to mention to Portia that the current earl refuses to marry
due to a history of madness in his family. After seeing the
isolation, Portia likes the idea of hiding away in the
country, and she informs the earl of her conviction never
to marry. Portia seeks independence and scorns women who
look to men for their happiness.
Heath, the Earl of Moreton, wishes to end his family line
by never marrying. His grandmother ignores his dictates and
continues to manipulate him by bringing eligible ladies to
their home. Heath sends them fleeing with his snarls and
bad behavior. After witnessing his parents and one
brother's descent into insanity, Heath despairs at any
future for himself or his sisters. Growling to frighten the
newest bridal candidate, Heath discovers he may have met
his match. This lady snarls back.
Portia feels an unwanted attraction to the "Beast."
Attempting to ignore it, Portia continues verbally sparing
with Heath until she decides to follow her heart's
yearning. Now, she must convince Heath to take a chance at
love.
Ms. Jordan provides readers with strong characters in a
lively and entertaining romance. Watching Heath and Portia
clash and the unexpected way they resolve their conflict is
a real pleasure.
Would a Reluctant Beauty Ever Wed…
Headstrong Lady Portia Derring has an impeccable pedigree…
and not a penny to her name. Which is why she is alone on
the rain-swept Yorkshire moor, waiting for a wealthy earl
she has never met but whom her family insists she wed. When
she’s nearly trampled by the dashing blackguard’s stallion,
Portia is more determined than ever to refuse Heath
Moreton’s suit. Handsome devil he may be, but she could
never marry a rogue who’s so clearly out of control!
A Wild, Incorrigible Beast?
An avowed bachelor, scion of the notorious “Mad” Moreton
clan, Heath won’t be shackled in matrimony. Why then does
this lovely, rain-drenched chit excite him so? Desire
consumes him, but the eminently beddable lady resists his
well-practiced seductions. Now only one route remains:
Heath must ignore his bad blood, vanquish his inner beast…
and prove to Portia that she's the only woman capable of
taming his heart.
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