Desire Becomes Her
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3.0 • 1 Rating
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
"Busbee is one of the grand dames of historical romance." --RT Book Reviews
A Perilous Temptation
Gillian Dashwood's wastrel husband wagered away her fortune. His scandalous murder ruined her reputation. Still, she'll do whatever it takes to protect her beloved elderly uncle from Lucian Joslyn, the cool-headed gambler whose arrival is as mysterious as his newfound fortune. Once Luc makes it clear he is certain Gillian is herself anything but innocent, she's determined to reveal the truth about him. But the simmering desire that draws them ever closer threatens those with vengeful secrets to keep. Now, trusting each other is a hazard Gillian and Luc never imagined--and a chance at enduring love is the one peril they can't resist. . .
"Powerful storytelling. . .sexual tension. . .memorable characters, revenge, murder and secrets. A stand-alone, fast-paced winner. Classic Busbee!" --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
"An engaging late eighteenth century tale due to a strong support cast. . .The storyline is action-packed as the two subplots come together nicely." --Midwest Book Reviews
"One of the best romantic writers of our time." --Affaire de Coeur
"Busbee is a pleasure to read." --Booklist
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With her trademark mix of romance and derring-do, Busbee (Rapture Becomes Her) turns out a solid tale of a wrongly accused widow and a nobleman's by-blow in late 18th-century England. The friendship between handsome gambler Luc Joslyn and elderly gentleman Silas Ordway leads to friction when Silas's niece Gillian Dashwood, suspected of the brutal murder of her husband, comes to visit along with her ne'er-do-well brother, Stanley, and his unpleasant friend, Lord George Canfield. Mutual suspicion devolves rapidly into mutual attraction between Gillian and Luc, even as Canfield attempts to blackmail Gillian while Luc and his family are threatened by a vengeful gang of smugglers. A delightfully eclectic cast of well-drawn supporting characters provides a pleasing counterpart to the sparkling central romance in this satisfying, well-crafted tale.
