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She healed his body. Now he wants to heal her heart.The English Lord:On his return trip from the borderlands, Lord Robin Blake sees bandits attacking a young woman in the snow. He comes to her aid and fights off the ruffians, but not before he is wounded. To make matters worse, he is thrown from his horse and breaks through the ice. From underwater, he sees the silhouette of an angel in a flurry of snow. It is the woman he's helped, now coming to assist him.She tells him her name is Sage and takes him to a nearby monastery where she works as a healer. Her expertise at healing doesn't go unnoticed, but Robin also sees something else. Sage is not only heartbroken about something, but also shaken, and frightened for her life. He decides she is hiding at the monastery, staying there for sanctuary from whoever it is who wants to hurt or kill her. It is close to Christmas and Connor decides he'd like to take her back to the castle for the holiday to spend time with her and to protect her while he tries to learn her secret.The Healer:Sage Hillock is the town's herbalist. Since the death of her parents, she has been raising her younger siblings by herself but has become worried about their safety. She uses the garden at the monastery to do her healings, but her home is only a small, unprotected hut made of wattle and daub. A noble she's tried to heal recently has died and now someone is trying to kill her in revenge.When a handsome lord comes to her rescue and is injured because of her, she wants nothing more than to heal him, hoping he will not die too. The man is kind and she feels comfortable and safe around him. So when he offers to take her back to the castle for Christmas, she accepts, knowing her siblings will be protected there. Life has been rough and this is exactly what her family needs since it was on Christmas that they lost their parents, making this the hardest time of year. Sage accepts the knight's noble invitation, not telling him until afterwards that her siblings will be traveling with them.Love has no bounds but marriage has rules. A noble must never wed anyone from below the salt.(This series features the next generation from Elizabeth's Legacy of the Blade Series.)

Sylvi's life was changed forever when a man, distinguishable only by the fact that he's missing half an ear, murdered her entire family. Then it was changed again when a mysterious woman, known only as My Lady, took her in and gave her the tools of retribution through intensive training as an assassin.Now that she's joined My Lady's team of spies, her missions may change, but she never stops searching for the man who stole everything from her, though her current mark, Ian, is doing a good job at distracting her. His skills are nearly as disarming as that striking profile of his and she can't help but be more intrigued than angry. Plus, she can't shake the thought there's a chance that he might know where to find the men who killed her family.Will forming an unlikely truce with Ian give her everything she's yearned and more, or will she risk losing not just her heart, but her life and the very thing that saved her.

Fellow witches Lydie Charles and Vanessa Deerborne strive to bring joy to their community with the events they plan and cater. The Seal Cove Garden Society's annual garden party is next up on the agenda, but Lydie has been having some disturbing visons with the Society playing a starring role. Something dark is afoot, and the women know it's going to take more than a simple spell to head off what's coming when Society members start dropping like rose petals.Detective Nick Sutton is baffled by his cousin Vanessa and her business partner Lydie with their magic and potions, and he doesn't take kindly to them poking around in his investigations. But when Lydie's strange visions turn out to be prophetic, he's going to need an extra helping of magic to keep the women safe and solve the case before someone else dies.

Lady Augusta Brierley has decided to live life on her own terms, and certainly not those of the London ton. She does things ladies are forbidden to do; she shuns society, she studies the stars, and Augusta cares not what anyone else may think.But is really Augusta the scheming femme fatale who Lord Noah Edenhall believes lured his lifelong friend to his death? Everything about her seems to indicate that she is, and Noah determines he must avenge the terrible wrong he suspects this woman has done. Nothing, however, could prepare him for the magic that happens when these two opposing personalities finally cross paths.

Piper Addison is in it deep. Turns out, finding out how your ghost familiar met her doom is not as easy as it sounds...Tourist season is over and Orchard Hollow is as peaceful as ever. Piper Addison, the town witch and cafe owner, finally gets to kick back her sneakers and relax. The weather is glorious, her dusty love life has been resurrected, and she's all caught up on binge watching shows. Nothing can be better!Well, except for one slight problem.Piper promised her ghost familiar she'd help find out what landed her in the land of the non-living.It wouldn't be so bad if the ghost didn't have a case of amnesia and a serious need of an attitude adjustment. One thing is for certain, Piper's familiar didn't kick the bucket by choice.Between figuring out the mystery of Stella's demise, battling a raccoon for cookies, and tracing her mom's steps hoping to reunite with a father she never met; Piper has her hands full. And this time, even her strange magic might not be enough to get her out of this bind.Killing Grinds is a paranormal cozy mystery complete with an unlucky witch, a ghost familiar, and a feisty raccoon with a talent for getting into sticky situations.

Tea leaves and tarot cards are entertaining ways to predict the future, but when Evelyn Osbourne finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public eye on stage in Vauxhall Gardens, not even the most reliable crystal ball can prepare her for what happens next. Evelyn has always known love wasn't written in the stars, not with her family turmoil, and yet when she meets Malcolm Walker, she can't help but question her fate.Malcolm Walker never stays long in any one spot which makes work at Vauxhall Gardens the perfect fit. Life has taught him to keep moving and while that prohibits any lasting relationships, he isn't interested in romance. Outrunning his past is too important for distractions, even if that distraction has the face and voice of an angel.When Evelyn and Malcolm meet there's no denying the stars have aligned in their favor, but how can they find their way to happily-ever-after if they're both running in opposite directions?

A good man is hard to find. Cilla Swanner has been jilted by her lover, and she is struggling with a jewelry business that's far from sparkling. She needs a getaway someplace quiet and remote. Someplace like Dunroamin Castle in Scotland, where her aunt and uncle run a retirement home in the majestic Highlands. But what she finds there may be more than she can handle.Or is it the other way around?Centuries ago, the roguish Scots knight known as Hardwick was renowned for his swordmanship, both on and off the battlefield. But a traveling bard cursed him to wander the world forever, pleasing a different woman each night with no hope of fulfillment or true love. Then Hardwick meets Cilla, who may be his only chance for salvation.

IN APRIL OF 1906, THE GROUND IN SAN FRANCISCO SHOOK BUILDINGS AND LIVES FROM THEIR COMFORTABLE FOUNDATIONS.From the ashes of destruction, two women and a man whose fortunes came from his gambling skills find themselves pitted against each other in a ruthless competition of daring, corruption, and unimaginable splendor. Fortune and power lie before them...but only for the one who wins. Author Ciji Ware captivates with this gripping story of clash and courage that was inspired by real events. The passion of Amelia Bradshaw will enthrall as she duels to create beauty out of untold destruction.

Robert Edenhall, the Duke of Devonbrook, had once been a dashing second son, a man without a worry or care, before a terrible tragedy took nearly everything from him. Retreating to a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, he thinks to live out his days in broken solitude. But he never expected he would soon discover a mysterious young woman trespassing in his home. Catriona MacBryan has spent a happy childhood in the Scottish Highlands, raised on legend and lore, never knowing the true circumstances surrounding her birth. When she unexpectedly stumbles upon the new laird of Rosmorigh, what she sees is a man in torment, a torment she instinctively seeks to heal. But soon, a chance meeting threatens to reveal a long-hidden truth, and Catriona finds she must bravely face the efforts of those who threaten her. Will the truth prevail...and, perhaps, even lead to love?

From Amazon Bestselling Author Coreene Callahan comes a spellbinding novel about a woman born to stand in the breech between parallel worlds where revolution is imminent, honor means little, and the stakes are life and death.Truly Langford-Bardot has spent her life pretending to be normal. No one knows about the monsters that stalk her sleep, or that she was left inside a cardboard box on the steps of a church as a newborn. Raised in foster care on the tough streets of Philadelphia, she learned to take care of herself and trust no one.After being forced out of her dream job, she's working a dead-end one when a mysterious stranger arrives with proof she's heiress to a Victorian mansion in a ramshackle neighborhood. But upon entering her new home, Truly accidentally unlocks a door to a magical realm, releasing an ancient evil from its prison-along with a dark family secret.Hunted by those who rule the mirror kingdom, Truly comes face-to-face with Westvane, the queen's slayer, and is given an ultimatum-help him recapture the monster she set free and kill the queen, or be executed for opening a portal to another world.

We come from opposite worlds.I shouldn't trust her.I definitely shouldn't want her.But I'll make her mine.I'll put my life in her hands.In return, I'll give her everything she wants.I push her to the edge over and over.Then bring her pleasure beyond her wildest dreams.I dare anyone to stand in our way.I'll burn the world down before I let anything happen to her.There's nothing I won't do for her.Mafia Angel is a dark romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It contains EXTRA-STEAMY scenes that will make your toes curl and your granny blush. The Mancinelli Brotherhood is a six-book series that'll keep you warm at night.

Jacqueline Finch and her mystical, magical bookshop is back in this third entry of the bestselling Three Tomes Bookshop series!Spring is in full swing in lakefront Button Cove, and Jacqueline is embracing her new life-her friends, her new home, the crones down the street, and especially the detective with a hot-Viking vibe. It's not half bad, considering the fact that she has the bickering literary characters of Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock's landlady) and the dour, creepy housekeeper Mrs. Danvers from Rebecca "helping" her to run the bookshop, and her nemesis Egala Stone is opening her own store down the block.And then there's the handsome new undertaker-er, mortician-who's taken over the town funeral parlor and who has all the women ga-ga over him-including Jacqueline's friends. Things get a little weird when Detective Massermey's daughter seeks out help from Jacqueline, but surely she can handle that...right?But when legendary mandrakes mysteriously begin to start growing in her garden, and then a woman is found dead...with puncture wounds on her neck, Jacqueline finds herself caught up in a surreal mashup of the undead, animated book character,s and the rest of her messy, messy life...

At forty-eight, Jacqueline Finch has a nice, easy life with few responsibilities: she's been a librarian in Chicago for twenty-five years, she doesn't have a husband, children, or pets, and she's just coasting along, enjoying her books and a small flower garden now that she's over the hill.That is, until the Universe (helped by three old crones) has other ideas.All at once, Jacqueline's staid (and boring) life is upended, and the next thing she knows, she's heading off to Button Cove to start a new life as the owner of Three Tomes Bookshop.The bookstore is a darling place, and Jacqueline is almost ready to be excited about this new opportunity...until Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Danvers show up. Somehow, the literary characters of Sherlock Holmes's landlady and Rebecca deWinter's creepy and sardonic housekeeper are living persons who work at the bookshop (when they aren't bickering with each other). Not only does Jacqueline have to contend with them-and the idea that people regularly eat pastries while reading books in her store!-but the morning after she arrives, the body of a dead man is found on her property.Things start to get even more strange after that: Jacqueline is befriended by three old women who bear a startling resemblance to the Witches Three from Macbeth, an actual witch shows up at her bookshop and accuses Jacqueline of killing her brother, and the two women who own businesses across the street seem determined to befriend Jacqueline.And then there's the police detective with the very definite hot-Viking vibe who shows up to investigate the dead body...The next thing Jacqueline knows, her staid and simple life is no longer quiet and unassuming, and she's got crones, curses, and crocodiles to deal with.And when a new literary character appears on the scene...things start to get even more hairy and Jacqueline is suddenly faced with a horrible life and death situation that will totally push her out of her comfort zone...if she's brave enough to let it.After all, isn't forty-eight too late for an old dog to learn new tricks?From the bestselling author of the Wicks Hollow series, Tomes, Scones & Crones is the first book in a new paranormal women's fiction series about coming into one's own when you're over the hill, and owning one's "croneness."

A THIRTY YEAR OLD MURDER... Old Town, Edinburgh, in a squalid tenement where poverty, rats, and disease are rampant, a young woman who worked in a local tavern lies dying. Just another number and bound for a pauper's grave in Greyfriar's kirkyardA BOY FOUND STANDING IN HIS MOTHER'S BLOOD... Alone, his grandmother the only family left, young Angus Brodie hides in the shadows nearby, the bronze medallion his dying mother pressed into his hand clenched in a tight fist as the constables carry her body from the tenement. And a name overheard--the man who was there that night, seen by the woman who collected the rents.A VOW MADE, A PROMISE TO BE KEPT...As his mother lay dying, Angus Brodie vowed that he would find the one responsible for her death no matter how long it took.

Laurel Ewing hides her traumatic childhood behind an impenetrable emotional fortress. The successful journalist buries herself in writing about her outdoor adventures and caring for rescue animals to avoid the danger of others. But when her best friend sets Laurel up on a surprise blind date, her carefully guarded world is rocked.Charlie Blackmore may be handsome, charming, and passionate about his work, but Laurel knows his type all too well. The consummate ladies' man can't possibly offer the safety and stability her wary heart requires. Yet as they're thrown together again and again, Charlie manages to disarm Laurel's defenses and inspire unfamiliar longing.The more Laurel tries to resist, the stronger their magnetic pull grows. Her heart wavers on the precipice of trust, leading her to question her initial assumptions about Charlie. Is he truly the Casanova she'd painted him to be? Or could he be the anchor she's secretly been seeking?Laurel is no stranger to life-threatening risks in her professional exploits. The real question now is, will she dare to gamble with the most fragile thing she possesses - her heart - to uncover the truth about Charlie, and perhaps, find the love she's always denied herself?From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Breathless is the tenth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.Content Warning: This book lightly touches on the subject of child abduction.

Annie Ross lleva un poco perdida toda su vida. Está a punto de descubrir que también se encuentra perdida en el tiempo, donde tendrá que tomar su lugar como guardiana y encontrar la manera de restaurar la fe del poderoso jefe del clan. ¿Conseguirá ganar también su corazón?Esta novela fue inicialmente publicada como una parte de la antología de The Winter Stone.

Embárcate en un viaje a la Escocia medieval, con la última princesa de Moray y el último príncipe picto.El destino de un hombre. Como último heredero varón del clan dún Scoti, el futuro de Keane está decidido desde que nació. Algún día, debía de ocupar el lugar de su hermano como guardián de la verdadera Piedra del Destino. Pero los vientos de las Highlands son cambiantes. Para sofocar una incipiente rebelión, el rey David de Escocia ordena el matrimonio de una nieta de MacBeth, el traidor, con el nuevo señor de Moray, un hombre que se rumorea que es tan peligroso y conspirador como su padre.Un beso que cambiará el destino. Cuando Lianae de Moray busca la protección de Keane dún Scoti, por un beso robado y buscando la oportunidad de conseguir su propio feudo, el último príncipe picto dará la espalda a sus parientes y amigos, para cumplir un destino que solo la anciana vidente ha previsto.

¿ The hangman has stolen her heart and now she's dancing on air ¿The Lady:Lady Eleanor Blackmore was at one time betrothed to Connor Wyland, son of a baron. Then life changed horribly when Connor's father took the job of hangman, sealing his family's fate and ending her future with Connor. Not wanting anyone but Connor, Eleanor takes a job at a nunnery caring for orphans and helping to find them homes.As fate has it, Eleanor, though forbidden to ever see him again, seeks out Connor one day, ending up at the hangman's doorstep with a request that will change everything.Son of a Hangman:At one time, Connor Wyland had everything to live for. He was a noble, a son of a baron, and betrothed to his best friend, Lady Eleanor Blackmore. When his father makes a bad decision and is condemned to death, the man makes a deal to save his life. He accepts the position of hangman, securing his life but ruining Connor's in the process.Connor's family has lost their title, lands and money. Everyone treats a hangman and his family worse than lepers or those with the plague. Having lost all respect was hard, but nothing compared to Connor's intense sorrow of losing his betrothed. Now, as the law states, once Connor's father passes on, Connor will inherit the position of hangman. His life comes crashing down even harder when, right after his father dies, Eleanor appears at his doorstep begging him for something that he has no right to give.Can a man make a decision from his heart when he knows his answer could haunt him forever?Love has no bounds but marriage has rules. A noble must never wed anyone from below the salt.(This series features the next generation from Elizabeth's Legacy of the Blade Series.)

Welcome to the new world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston-Sugar Springs-a small town in East Texas where love has a way of turning up when you least expect it!A chef digging her way out of debt. A doctor making a huge career move. Two dedicated professionals who think they are too busy for love . . . .Viviana Romano leaves her small East Texas town after high school graduation and lives with relatives in Tuscany for three years, learning to cook the food of her ancestors. When she comes home from her years abroad, she lands a job at a steakhouse in Dallas, falling for a moody chef who winds up sinking Vivi into massive debt. Four years later-and finally debt-free-Vivi returns to her hometown and takes over Romano's, her parents' pizza parlor, with ambitious plans for the restaurant.As a boy, emergency room physician Ford Carpenter spent summers in Sugar Springs with his aunt and uncle, who were childless and always treated Ford as if he were their son. Facing burnout from eighteen-hours days managing a busy Houston ER, he agrees to go into practice with his uncle, eager to practice a different kind of medicine.While reclaiming his life and settling into Sugar Springs and a slower pace of life, Ford begins a romance with a reluctant Vivi, who is drawn to the handsome doctor and yet hesitant to commit to a relationship after being burned in the past.Will Vivi be able to risk her heart and find a future with Ford-or will the demons of her past doom their relationship from the start?Find the answer in Recipe for Love, Book 5 in Sugar Springs.

BOOK 3 OF THE "AMERICAN SPY SISTERS" NOVELS INSPIRED BY THE BRAVE U.S. WOMEN WHO FOUGHT THE NAZIS IN WW IIBrooke Bradley is headed for stardom in Hollywood when a whirlwind romance with a famous French film actor transports her to Paris just as the Nazis are storming her adopted country. Within months, the beautiful blonde with the amber eyes who speaks no French finds herself utterly alone and faced with a choice: collaborate and live comfortably with the invading enemy or join former journalist-turned-secret agent Christopher Laurent as an "Escape Helper" spiriting downed Allied fliers to safety to fly again another day.Struggling to learn the language and French customs, Brooke is recruited by British intelligence to employ her skills as an actress to execute the Allies' risky operations, even as she hides some shameful secrets of her own. At any point, the truths about her past mistakes threaten to jeopardize the lives of the pilots under her protection and send her and her fellow résistants to face a German firing squad.With tragic losses mounting and wanted posters featuring publicity photos from her film days plastered everywhere, Brooke adopts a new identity to fight for the liberation of France in partnership with the only man she's ever truly loved. But can they both survive as hope dims each day the brutal war endures?New York Times & USA Today bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning former broadcast journalist Ciji Ware once again displays her extraordinary talent for weaving historical fact into mesmerizing fiction in this heart stopping romantic thriller.

From New York Times bestselling author Julie Kenner aka J. Kenner ..."This book, as crammed with events as any suburban mom's calendar, shows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It's a hoot."-Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling authorA Booksense pick! A Target "break-out" book!Kate Connor is your average, everyday mom with two kids, a husband, and one very big secret ... she used to be a Demon Hunter for a secret arm of the Vatican. Now retired, she's more interested in the domestic than the demonic. So when she catches sight of a demon in Wal-Mart, she tells herself it's some other Hunter's problem. But when that demon attacks her in her kitchen, retirement is no longer an option.Now Kate has to kick a little demon butt, figure out why the creatures are trying to take her out and take over her home town, and at the same time take care of her 2 year old, deal with a hormonal 14 year old, get the family to Catholic mass on time, and try to keep her past a secret from her daughter and her husband.She's a little out of practice, but hey ... if she can juggle two kids and an impromptu dinner party, ridding the town of demons should be a piece of cake. Like the saying goes, Carpe Demon ... and Kate intends to do just that.***Dive into this fun and original (sub) urban fantasy novel (that could just as easily be called paranormal mommy lit!). With humor, action, adventure, horror and a romantic triangle that builds as the series progresses, Carpe Demon is not to be missed!All titles in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom seriesCarpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomCalifornia Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemons Are Forever: Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDeja Demon: The Days and Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemon Ex MachinaPax DemonicaPraise for Carpe Demon: "Ninety-nine percent of the wives and moms in the country will identify with this heroine. I mean, like who hasn't had to battle demons between car pools and play dates?" Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author"I welcome the novels that decide to be utterly over-the-top and imagine paranormal and superhero lives for their chick- lit heroines. Take Carpe Demon ..." -Detroit Free Press "Sprightly, fast-paced . . . readers will find spunky Kate hard not to root for in spheres both domestic and demonic."-Publishers Weekly"Smart, fast-paced, unique ... a blend of sophistication and wit that has you laughing out loud."-Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling author"Tongue-in-cheek . . . fast pacing and in-your-face action. Give it a try. Kate's a fun character and keeps you on the edge of your seat."-SFReader"Ms. Kenner has a style and delivery all her own . . . fun and innovative . . . [Carpe Demon] shouldn't be missed."-Fallen Angel Reviews"You're gonna love this book! A terrific summer read with lots of humor and crazy situations and action."-Fresh Fiction"This book was so much fun to read. I highly recommend this exceedingly entertaining read!"-Midwest Book Review"A fun netherworld thriller that readers will treasure."-The Best Reviews"A+ ... I am very ready for the next installment in Kate Connor's life."-The Romance Reader's Connection"Kenner scores a direct hit with this offbeat and humorous adventure, which has an engaging cast of characters. Car pools and holy water make an unforgettable mix."-Romantic Times

Gemini "Gemma" McKendrick knows just about everything about everybody in Townsend Harbor. When she's not serving on one of the many civic positions or leaping headlong into another hobby, she's hosting the Sunday Stitch 'N Bitch at her yarn and craft shop, Bazaar Girls. But all her schmoozing isn't converting to sales, and with her quirky boutique in big trouble, she makes a snap decision to rent out the basement of her cozy craftsman to Townsend Harbor newcomer Gabe Kelly. A man with a past as colorful as his tattoo sleeves, who has become an urban legend since he blew into town. And who better than Gemma, Townsend Harbor's own gossip guru, to answer the rumor mill's most pressing questions? Like whether the silver-tongued mechanic is as good with his hands as he is with a socket wrench.Gabriel "Gabe" Kelly wasn't born into a family so much as a criminal enterprise. Taught to lift, chop, and rebuild cars since before he could tie his own shoes, he's obliged to pay his debt to society before deserting Boston for Townsend Harbor, Washington.. A place he could stay out of trouble. He immediately lands about the only job an ex-con with prison muscles and neck tattoos could easily find in a town like this-a mechanic for a high-end vintage car shop. Moonlighting as the only tow truck in a thirty-mile radius, he rescues the absent-minded hottie who runs the local yarn shop. But he quickly discovers that a toy-sized car with a dashboard lit up by Christmas isn't the only thing in Gemma McKendrick's life desperately in need of maintenance. Gabe, who is uniquely qualified to diagnose and fix complicated mechanisms, finds his sexy landlord is impossible to figure out. Looks like he'll have to take a peek at her undercarriage to find out what makes her purr before he hits the road again.Because women of her caliber don't take home guys with his make and model...

In a small town where only some play by the rules, Afton dreams of opening a legitimate whiskey distillery alongside her renegade grandpa. But lurking in the shadows is a vindictive mayor, hell-bent on crushing their ambitions.To complicate matters further, Afton recognizes that one of the city council members with the power to decide their fate is the very man she shared a reckless night of teenage passion with-the one who never called. Now, she must reconcile the boy from her past with the irresistible, accomplished man who constantly crosses her path.For Corey, it's a collision of past regrets and a burning desire for redemption. He sacrificed love for duty, adhering to his family's expectations. But when destiny reunites him with Afton, he vows to break free from the shackles of tradition. Standing against the old boys' club, he risks it all for a chance to prove his unwavering love.In a world where the lines between right and wrong blur, they both find themselves at a crossroads. If they want a chance at love, they'll need to let go of conventions and follow their hearts, even when it defies reason. Prepare to be swept away by this tender and heartwarming small town second chance romance, where love rekindles, dreams come alive, and passion reignites against all odds.From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Crazy One More Time is the eighth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.

From award-winning author Elizabeth Essex comes the adventurous final novel of the highly acclaimed Highland Brides, a quintet of bold, brilliant lasses determined to make their own happily ever afters.A thing of beauty can be a joy forever.But beauty lies...Lord Archie Carrington knows a beauty when he sees one. Barmaids and countess alike fall beneath the charm of the youngest-ever editor of Edinburgh's sharpest political and literary quarterly. So when he sets out to write an exposé on the new Lord Advocate, the clever Scotsman devises a plan to charm his opponent's shy portraitist daughter out of her smock-and her family secrets.in the eyes of the beholder.But Maisie Conway knows a rogue when she sees one and although she agrees to paint Lord Carrington's portrait, she rebuffs all of Archie's attempts at flirtation and familiarity. That is, until Archie offers to pose nude as a life drawing lesson and Maisie cannot resist the opportunity to uncover all of his manifest charms. Posing leads to passion, but soon they find themselves working at cross purposes. As Archie and Maisie follow the dictates of their desire, will they learn to trust one another, or will the dark secrets surrounding them cost them their only chance to achieve true love?