One Secret Wish
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4.2 • 23 Ratings
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
A stolen jewel. An inappropriate attraction. One secret wish that complicates everything.
Leopold Bollinger, 11th Earl of St. Vincent, is suffering from ennui. On the verge of turning forty-two, he's bored. Ten years retired from the spy life, the responsibilities his title demands are not enough to hold his attention. Unfortunately, neither do the ladies within the beau monde. All that changes when the widow of one of his best friends attends the same society event he does, and damn if she's not more attractive than she's ever been, which reignites the torch he's carried for years.
Rachel Balfour—Lady Cavanagh—has been without purpose since her husband's death. Though she wants to hide from wagging tongues, keeping her dead husband's secret is of paramount importance. Upon a scandalous meeting with his best friend at a ball, her spirits change as does her mindset when he puts forth a completely madcap plan to reclaim an expensive jewel. Despite the fact his devilish grin tipped her acquiescence, being courted by his rival might sour a second chance at romance.
While the unlikely pair scheme through summertime London, forced proximity turns the simmering passion between them into an inferno. As the bauble they chase eventually falls into the hands of a dangerous enemy of the earl's past, life quickly turns complicated, and sacrifices are made. Time counts down, and more than the treasure will be lost if they don't fight for the love they both need so desperately.
Customer Reviews
One Secret Wish
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
Wow! This book is so hot. I mean the first meeting between Rachel and Leopold after years was enough to burn up my e-reader! I just read the first book in this series (which I highly recommend to anyone over 18). I didn't think that this one could come close to meeting it's high qualities but oh man was I wrong. I adored both Rachel and Leopold. Ok I fell in love with Leopold during the first book!
Rachel is a widow. Her husband, Francis, was one of the founding members of the Rogue Arcade. He died during the war. Leopold has suffered from guilt since Francis' death. Leopold was in love with Rachel for years. In fact, during the war, Leo wrote a letter to Francis telling him to divorce Rachel as he Leo would be a much better husband for her! Francis penned a letter in return but died shortly after sending the letter. Leo in his grief never read the letter but put it away.
Rachel is ready to move forward with her life. Her mother is ailing and she wants to find love, happiness
and to just live again. Her first marriage to Francis was a disappointment and she has been keeping his secret. Will a younger man sweep her off her feet! Will Leo's reappearance in her life detract Rachel away from her suitor?
The plot was such a compelling read that I read it too fast and before I knew it, it was over! Dang it, the curse of an excellent book.
This is a sexy book that I would highly recommend to anyone over the age of 18.