Lady Victoria Wexhall loves the glamour and social whirl of
London and she can't understand why her father has sent her
to Cornwall to visit with his old friend as the Little
Season is about to commence. Her father's reason for
banishment into the wilderness being that she needs time to
reflect before she chooses from the two title gentlemen
who've offered for her does not ring true. It does offer
Victoria the opportunity to avenge a man who kissed her in
her first season and then proceeded to walk away without
looking back.
After three years, Dr. Nathan Oliver, a second son without
a large income, returns home following a fierce argument
with his father and brother. An English spy, Nathan's last
mission resulted in the loss of jewels and the wounding of
his brother. Blamed for the failure by his family and
friends, Nathan left and set up practice where he enjoys
peace and serenity with his menagerie of animals. However,
when he's called back to clear his name, Nathan jumps at
the chance. The difficult reunion with his family is eased
when Lady Victoria arrives. The delightful girl he kissed
three years ago is now a beautiful and sophisticated woman.
Victoria's plans of revenge are put on hold as she involves
herself in helping Nathan prove his innocence. Leaving
behind her prim and proper behavior, Victoria embarks on an
exciting treasure hunt with Nathan. But when the adventure
ends, Victoria must choose a high society life or living as
the wife of a country doctor.
Ms. D'Alessandro continues her series about the modern
woman of the Regency era with a tender and poignant love
story. The dialogue is snappy with just the right amount of
mystery and intrigue.
Three years ago, Lady Victoria Wexhall was humiliated when
Nathan Oliver waltzed brazenly out of her life after
favoring her with one glorious kiss ... her very first!
Now, when her father insists she pay a visit to Nathan's
family estate in Cornwall, the pampered Society beauty
devises a plan to drive the heartless rake mad with desire,
then drop him cold. Because the man is a cad -- and he will
rue the day he trifled with her affections!
But Victoria's plan isn't the only plot that's afoot.
Nathan's sworn duty to the Crown has immersed him in a
perilous intrigue, and he is certain this infuriatingly
tempting lady is somehow involved. Using his winning charm
and sensuous allure, Nathan intends to discover the lady's
secrets.
And the dashing rogue is bound and determined to prove
that, while not quite a gentleman, he is every bit a lover!
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