Fionna Hawkes loves wandering her neighborhood streets in
the dark where she draws inspiration for the sinister and
moody books she writes. Fionna maintains her anonymity by
writing under the pen name E.J. Sparrow. The popularity of
her books is growing, which allows her to earn enough money
for her needs and those of her ill mother. Fionna's mother
suffers from a debilitating mental illness that requires
Fionna to put her in a private sanatorium. By day, Fionna
is the spinster bookstore owner who does not garner any
attention, until a handsome man interrupts one of her
nightly forays.
Walking home late at night from his brother's, Aidan
McBride sees a lone woman he thinks needs help. Instead,
the woman accosts him with her parasol. Aidan doesn't know
whether to be angry or amused. Since his return from the
Indian campaign, amusement has been in short supply.
Aidan's guilt and shame over a battle with few survivors
continues to haunt him day and night. This parasol-
attacking woman could provide the relief he needs in his
life.
Aidan begins a campaign of seduction with the prickly
Fionna, who refuses to acknowledge her feelings and is
elusive to his advances. A master strategist in war, Aidan
does not give up the battle. He realizes she feels safe
with him, but Fionna never lets down her guard. If he wants
to succeed, Aidan must uncover her secrets and gain her
trust.
Ms. James delivers a moving tale involving two characters
hardened by their experiences. Having not expected to find
love, they battle one another (and themselves) as they
struggle to let go of the past and embrace the future. Ms.
James gives readers an extra treat, as she begins each
chapter with a chilling excerpt from Fionna's paranormal
novel.
Seduction is something Fionna Hawkes knows nothing about.
So when she encounters a sexy stranger on a moonlit street,
her first instinct is to defend herself against her darkly
handsome suitor. But letting go of suspicion and allowing
herself to fall for Lord Aidan McBride brings even greater
danger. In his eyes, she glimpses a powerful passion she
longs to fulfill. In his arms, she aches with the secret
she longs to unburden. A secret that could cost her
livelihood—and her life.
Aidan McBride could never resist a mystery, especially one
as mesmerizing as the lovely Miss Hawkes! Drawing her into
the shelter of his embrace, he won’t rest until he
convinces her to reveal everything. Braving the danger that
stalks Fionna at every turn, Aidan is determined to defend
her—and just as determined to claim her as his own.
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