A runaway countess finds love when she least expects it…but she can’t hide from her past forever.
Elizabeth, Lady Beauchamp, fears for her life. When she discovers her dissolute and long-estranged husband has syphilis—and he wants to beget an heir no matter the cost—she flees to a remote part of Scotland to begin a new life as the widowed governess, Mrs. Beth Eliott at Eilean Tor Castle.
When Mrs. Eliott unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep, the reclusive and recently widowed Marquess of Rothsburgh is both irritated and intrigued. No longer in need of a governess—his young daughter now resides with his sister’s family in Edinburgh—he proposes the beautiful widow fill a position of a different kind…
Torn between staying true to her marriage vows and her wanton attraction to the devilishly handsome marquess, Elizabeth struggles against the temptation to become his mistress. But living a lie is not easy when you have fallen in love. And secrets always have a way of coming out…
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Release Date: August 6th 2014
Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
Source: Manic Readers
Reviewer: Michelle
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I couldn’t put this book down. There were several plot twists and two in particular that had my jaw dropping open. I was immediately vested in Lady Elizabeth Beauchamps’ character. Any woman that has ever dated, let alone married, a loser knows what it’s like to realize that you must get out. I admired her tenacity and courage. She was able to go on and grab at a chance at happiness with the reclusive Lord Rothsburg aka James Huntly.
I think James’ character was the sweetest alpha male hero I’ve ever read. He’s the guy done wrong but determined to be honorable and live up to his commitment. He went through a lot of pain and disappointment prior to meeting Beth, but he opened his heart to her and nothing was off limits…sigh.
I rode all the highs and lows. I lived vicariously through Beth and James. I practically bit my nails wondering if and when Beth would be found out. I hoped their love would last, and they would find their happily ever after. They had a very active and white hot attraction between them. Beth was no shrinking wallflower when it came to pleasing her man. I think that’s one of the things that I loved is how they went all out to please each other. The author writes very well and the romantic scenes stay well away from being tacky or overly detailed.
I loved the ending of the book. Justice was served and Beth and James got their happy ending. I will definitely be reading more books by this author. I loved her writing style.
