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"Exciting romantic adventure reminiscent of THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL."
Reviewed by Anne Barringer
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 26, 2003

Descending upon her provincial home, the French Revolution seeks to drown all aristocracy in its tide, including Alexandre Charlotte De La Brous, an intelligent, beautiful spitfire. Spurred on by a supposedly faithful servant, the peasant mob swoops down, forever destroying Alix's future as well as her naive father. Dressed in Read more...

"fine historical romantic read"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted December 30, 2003

1792 Paris remains an unsafe place for the aristocracy. Lady Alix de la Brou knows she must flee, but first searches for her missing mamam so that they can find sanctuary across the Channel. However, Alix instead finds herself in danger until visiting Englishman Rafe Harcourt rescues her Read more...

Summary

On the run from the French revolutionaries, Alix de la Brou needs the help of Rafe Harcrest—a man who, however handsome, has far too many opinions on the matter of her future. But when he fetches a marriage license behind her back, it takes every bit of restraint not to throw something at the arrogant rake. She can bear the loss of her titles and fortune, but not the idea that Rafe may not love her as a true bride.

Practically engaged to another, Captain Rafe Harcrest, Earl of Moreham is instantly drawn to the fugitive aristocrat named Alix. But with his reputation for discreet pleasures, he has but one choice if he means to help her flee. They must wed—else her reputation will be ruined. But even as he advocates marriage, he doubts his own motives. For there's no question that the very sight of Alix seems to cloud his typically sound judgement—and has give him disconcerting ideas that perhaps he too is capable of falling in love.