Short Synopsis
From the superbly gifted Sherry Thomas comes this beautifully written romance about a marriage of convenience that turns inconveniently passionate. Contains mature themes.

Full Synopsis
Felix Rivendale, the Marquess of Wrenworth, is The Ideal Gentleman, a man all men want to be and all women want to possess. Even Felix himself almost believes this golden image. But underneath is a damaged soul soothed only by public adulation.

Louisa Cantwell needs to marry well to support her sisters. She does not, however, want Lord Wrenworth—though he seems inexplicably interested in her. She mistrusts his outward perfection, and the praise he garners everywhere he goes. Still, when he is the only man to propose at the end of the London season, she reluctantly accepts.

Louisa does not understand her husband's mysterious purposes, but she cannot deny the pleasure her body takes in his touch. Nor can she deny the pull this magnetic man exerts upon her. But does she dare to fall in love with a man so full of dark secrets, any one of which could devastate her, if she were to get any closer?

"Thomas's characters are intelligent and multidimensional, and each scene is expertly crafted and rich in details." ---Publishers Weekly Starred Review

"Thomas has created a romance that is pure magic." ---Booklist Starred Review

"A beautifully written, exquisitely seductive, powerfully romantic gem of a romance." ---Kirkus Starred Review

"Corrie James's lofty British accent perfectly embodies the characters who populate this historical romance. . . . James performs each of the principals well, demonstrating a wide vocal range and admirable acting skills. The story is clever and tender in places, humorous and somber in others." ---AudioFile

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Kirkus Review