A lighthearted, sensuous Regency in the tradition of Georgette Heyer.
Orphaned Kate Scoville is trapped in a tower prison by her scheming uncle, who plans to wed her to his odious son in order to gain control of her inheritance. Courageous Lady Kate escapes to London to ask for help from her guardian. She believes that the elderly Earl of Devere will help her in her plight.
When Kate arrives at the home of the Earl, she is astounded to discover that the elderly Earl has passed on, leaving his son as guardian of her person. Quinn, the present Earl of Devere, remembers Kate from his childhood as an awkward child he loved to taunt and tease.
But now his ward has grown into a beautiful young woman. But honor prevents Quinn from making Kate his.
Will Kate tempt Quinn into abandoning honor? Will the wicked uncle trap Kate, compromise her and steal her fortune?
I don't usually read historicals, but this one was yummy! The sexy couple fight each other and their attraction all the way to a most satisfying resolution. I look forward to more Susan Swift books!
Based on the memoirs of a Pearl Harbor survivor. Letters from two pen pals take the reader on a journey into the past, a past where nightmares came true, and when hatred reigned.
