Originally published 08-26-08 in e-book format.
SummaryHe doesn't need a wife. She doesn't want a husband.
Destiny's not listening.
As children, Brand Waring, heir to the Duke of Warringham,
and his brother were kidnapped and sold to a plantation in
the West Indies. Now Brand is back to wreak vengeance on
those responsible for his brother's subsequent death. The
last thing he wants, or needs, is to be distracted by an
instant attraction to a flighty Society belle.
Felicia Collings has found it easy to refuse every marriage
proposal, thanks to a ring left to her by her gypsy
great-grandmother. Reportedly it will lead her to the man
whom she is destined to marry. To her relief, the ring has
been blessedly silent on this issue. Until Brand recognizes
it, and sparks fly.
In spite of himself, Brand finds himself drawn to the
beauty, and to the wounded soul reflected in her eyes. At
his gentle hands, Felicia begins to learn what it means to
be cherished and loved.
Then the past rears its head to threaten their fragile
happiness. As Brand begins to doubt whether vengeance is as
sweet as a lifetime with Felicia, he finds himself racing to
save them both from not one cold-blooded killer—but two.
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