Short Synopsis
The first in a romantic new series from Kerrigan Byrne features wily widow Farah and dangerously sexy Dorian.

Full Synopsis
Dorian Blackwell, the Blackheart of Ben More, is a ruthless villain. Scarred and hard-hearted, Dorian is one of Victorian London's wealthiest, most influential men who will stop at nothing to wreak vengeance on those who've wronged him . . . and will fight to the death to seize what he wants. The lovely, still innocent widow Farah Leigh Mackenzie is no exception—and soon Dorian whisks the beautiful lass away to his sanctuary in the wild Highlands . . .

But Farah is no one's puppet. She possesses a powerful secret—one that threatens her very life. When being held captive by Dorian proves to be the only way to keep Farah safe from those who would see her dead, Dorian makes Farah a scandalous proposition: marry him for protection in exchange for using her secret to help him exact revenge on his enemies. But what the Blackheart of Ben More never could have imagined is that Farah has terms of her own, igniting a tempestuous desire that consumes them both. Could it be that the woman he captured is the only one who can touch the black heart he'd long thought dead?

"It's a performance I'd rate as being considerably above average." ---AudioGals

"[Derek Perkins] had a nice melodic narration style that suited the story well." ---Dee's Book Blog

"Perkins's range of voices and timing makes for entertaining and telling repartee between the characters as well as adds to the suspense as the real villains of this romance reveal themselves." ---AudioFile

"Captured me from page one and never let go. Romantic, lush, and suspenseful." ---Suzanne Enoch, author of The Devil Wears Kilts

"Perkins’ splendid performance reflects tonal nuances in this intense story. . . . [he] employs a bevy of English and Scottish accents that reflect national origin and class." ---Booklist Starred Audio Review

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