Celebrated as an extraordinary new talent in romance, Gaelen Foley astounds readers with her vibrant stories of passion and adventure. Now, hot on the heels of her daring Lord of Fire, she spins the powerful tale of a hero tempted by the one woman he is forbidden to love. . . .
Damien Knight is proud, aloof, and tormented by memories of war. Though living in seclusion, he is named guardian to a fellow officer's ward. Instead of the young homeless waif he was expecting, however, Miranda FitzHubert is a stunning, passionate beauty who invades his sanctuary and forces him back into society. Struggling to maintain honor and self-control, Damien now faces an ever greater threat: desire.
A bold, free spirit, Miranda has witnessed the darkest depths of Damien's soul--and has seen his desperate need for love. But before she can thaw his unyielding heart, she must endure a terrifying nightmare of her own...
“So, my good Lord Winterley,” she said in saucy cheer, leaning across from him at the table. “Do you have a mistress, then?”
“Miranda.” He looked at her flatly, then downed the rest of his wine and paused for a moment. “No, I do not have a mistress.”
“No wife? No mistress? I say, what do you have, Damien?”
“Just a brat of a ward to marry off to the highest bidder.”
“Well, I am sorry for that. Since I have neither fortune nor family, I don’t suppose anyone’s going to want me.”
“Yes, they will. You have something else.”
“What’s that?” she asked.
“Beauty.” He stared at her for a second and then looked away. “You have beauty.”
Studiously avoiding her gaze, he resumed eating.
She laughed at him in wicked merriment.
He looked up and narrowed his eyes.
“You’re too serious, Winterley.” She reached for a pillow. “I will beat you until you smile!”
He ducked her blow with a rakish grin then tackled her flat on the soft bed, both of them laughing…
