After a grueling trip across the Atlantic with her younger
sister, Maggie arrives in London ready to take possession
of her late husband's home. Maggie hopes that returning to
her Royalist parents' homeland will improve her precarious
situation. Her choice of Lord Warwick as a husband had
proved disastrous. The scoundrel left her not only
penniless, but humiliated her by dying in a brothel. Upon
arriving at Warwick house, Maggie discovers he also lied
about his identity.
Edward, Earl of Warwick, awakens to females invading his
home. Edward recently inherited the earldom after his
reclusive relative died. Calming the beautiful, but
hysterical woman, Edward realizes the culprit's identity.
Lawrence Henshaw, an Englishman spying for the French,
impersonated the earl just before fleeing England. With
some misgivings, Edward, who works for the Foreign Office,
extends his home to Maggie.
As poverty looms over Maggie's head, she implores Edward to
help her find a husband. Edward, drawn to the vexing
creature, reluctantly agrees. When attempts are made on
Maggie's life, it's apparent she unknowingly has
information the French want. Working together to get the
answers, Maggie and Edward try to ignore the sparks between
them. Edward is betrothed to another, and honor will not
allow him to break the engagement.
This is a fun read with likable characters and a clever
plot. Readers enjoying a forthright, strong heroine will
love Maggie. And Edward proves to be the perfect
counterpoint. A pleasant read!
Abandoned By A Scoundrel
Maggie thought she was married to an earl…but it seems that
her late and unlamented husband lied to her from the day
they met. Now—penniless, stranded in London, and suspected
of a most vile treachery against the crown—she has thrown
herself on the mercy of the real Lord Warwick. He seems not
to trust her at all, though she is innocent of any
wrongdoing. What’s a counterfeit countess to do?
Loved By A Lord
Edward, the Earl of Warwick, desires only to get rid of the
beautiful woman who arrived at his house with no less than
fourteen trunks, a younger sister, a maid, and a very large
cat. Her preposterous explanation is of no importance—but
her late husband held the clue to the identity of England's
greatest traitor, a clue the Foreign Service must get at
any cost. Until the matter is resolved, Edward will have to
guard her night and day—but he cannot guard his heart for
long from so charming a lady…
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