Baron Justin Wilde fought a duel in which he killed a man.
It was in self-defense since his opponent fired on the count
of two but it necessitates his departure from England. He
spends the next eight years acting as royal assassin for the
English government. With the deposit of a large sum into
Prinny's pocket and certain promises made, Justin is given
permission to return home
Imagine his surprise when he is informed he will be required
to marry the Lady Alina. The lady is coming to England to
protect her from a plot in her homeland which places her in
danger. Lady Alina is a innocent young woman who has no
idea what she will face as she leaves her home. She
immediately refuses to marry the Baron. The two are at odds
but circumstances force them to marry.
Filled with Ms. Michael's trademark humor and quirky
characters, this was an enjoyable read. Justin hides his
feelings behind a bored, sarcastic manner. Lady Alina's
naivete is entertaining. Her acceptance of Justin's unusual
servants leads to some amusing scenes. While it is not a
complex mystery, the story is enough to keep the reader
interested.
He is but a pawn in someone else's game. With no choice but
to do the prince regent's bidding, Justin Wilde must
marry—marry!—a woman not of his own choosing. And for the
man notoriously referred to as the Bad Baron, marriage is
the last thing he wishes to consider. Especially when the
bride has the beauty of an angel but the devil's own temper….
Stunned to find herself married to a stranger, Alina vows to
uncover the reason behind their forced union. Yet the more
time she spends with her roguish husband, the less the past
seems to matter. But when the truth behind their wedding at
last emerges, will it strengthen their fragile bond—or
shatter their lives forever?
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