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Highlights
- "Lecia Cornwall writes with wit and style that is sure to propel her to the top of the genre.
- Author(s): Lecia Cornwall
- 384 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
- Series Name: Archer Family
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About the Book
"Lecia Cornwall writes with wit and style that is sure to propel her to the top of the genre."--Lorraine Heath
An exhilarating new voice in historical romance, Lecia Cornwall made a stunning debut with her sensuous and spectacular Secrets of a Proper Countess--and she returns just as strong with The Price of Temptation. A powerfully emotional love story in the smart and sensual romantic vein of Loretta Chase, Elizabeth Hoyt, and Anne Mallory, The Price of Temptation intimately explores what happens when a tortured Regency Robin Hood, meets his not so proper Marian.
Book Synopsis
"Lecia Cornwall writes with wit and style that is sure to propel her to the top of the genre."
--Lorraine Heath
An exhilarating new voice in historical romance, Lecia Cornwall made a stunning debut with her sensuous and spectacular Secrets of a Proper Countess--and she returns just as strong with The Price of Temptation. A powerfully emotional love story in the smart and sensual romantic vein of Loretta Chase, Elizabeth Hoyt, and Anne Mallory, The Price of Temptation intimately explores what happens when a tortured Regency Robin Hood, meets his not so proper Marian.
From the Back Cover
Once wed to England's most notorious turncoat . . .
Lady Evelyn Renshaw can ignore thedisgrace her former husband has broughtdown upon her. She can even disregardthe accusations. But when her lifeis threatened because of his actions, sherealizes a stiff upper lip won't be enoughto keep her safe. So she hires a newfootman powerful enough to protect her . . .only to find herself shamelessly intoxicatedby his breathtaking masculinity.
Captain Sinjon Rutherford is no footman . . .but there are those who believe him a traitor.The only way to prove his innocence isby playing the part of elegant Lady Evelyn'sservant in order to infiltrate her homeand uncover the truth about her suspiciousrelations. Yet what seems at first an easydeception is anything but, once he meets hisalluring new employer and discovers justhow tempting a woman in charge can be . . .
Because sometimes passionhides in plain sight.
Review Quotes
This Regency romance from fledgling author Cornwall (Secrets of a Proper Countess) is perfect for the holiday season. ... Sure to ring in the Christmas cheer for fans of Regency romance -- Library Journal on ALL THE PLEASURES OF THE SEASON
"Lecia Cornwall has delivered a story that is sure to make your heart pound with all the twists and turns, lies and cleverness, danger and intrigue along with a love and attraction so strong it almost just out at you." -- Rogues Under The Covers