In 1814, Evangeline Munroe inherits the Nightshade Diamond
along with its curse. Evangeline, practical woman that she
is, ignores her aunt's warning that the diamond brings the
owner bad luck. She continues her search in earnest for a
biddable husband. After a disagreeable but very eligible
rogue's carriage crashes into her, Evangeline makes the
dubious acquaintance of Connoll, the Marquis of Rawley.
Evangeline rejects him immediately as unsuitable, but
Connoll admires her honesty and sharp wit. On a lark, he
decides to pursue her. Bad luck follows and the curse
causes major mishaps. Unless Evangeline trusts and places
her faith in Connoll, their fledging relationship is doomed.
In the present, Samantha Jellicose, former art thief, uses
her expertise to provide security for her lover, the
current Marquis of Rawley and billionaire extraordinaire,
Rick's jewel show. Samantha uncovers a hidden diamond
stashed in the wall with a letter warning of the curse that
follows the jewel. Rick laughs off Samantha's superstitious
fears and proceeds with the show. Bad luck descends upon
his business and personal life resulting in frayed tempers
and nerves. Samantha's instinct screams that they should
return the diamond to its hiding place, if only she can
convince Rick before complete disaster befalls them.
In an imaginative tale, Ms. Enoch connects a historical
romance with a contemporary romance by entangling a curse
in their lives involving a spectacular diamond necklace.
The tale evolves as the couples must learn to embrace their
hearts, have faith and trust in one another.
Summer 1814 . . .
When Evangeline Munroe inherits the exquisite but
supposedly cursed Nightshade Diamond, she considers it a
bit of good fortune. Then she literally runs into Connoll
Addison, Marquis of Rawley, the most sought after bachelor
amongst the ton. Surely her immediate attraction to
the rogue is bad luck. Could the diamond be more dangerous
than she ever imagined?
Present . . .
Samantha Jellicoe thinks it's good luck that has her — a
reformed cat burglar — providing security for a museum
exhibit. Then she discovers the Nightshade Diamond, with an
accompanying note that says the thing is cursed. Cursed
indeed! How else to explain Scotland Yard breathing down
her neck, the appearance of an ex-boyfriend, and her lover
Rick Addison suddenly testing the boundaries of their
relationship? She needs to unload the gem and soon, or she
may lose her dreams forever.
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