"Deeply passionate story skillfully written."

Seven years ago, Lady Sophia Alberley paid a high price for her attempted seduction of Julian Rexley. A vibrant but willful young lady, Sophia had thought Julian was the first person to truly love her. When they were discovered in a compromising situation, Julian refused to marry her, subsequently humiliating and ruining her in society. Devastated by his betrayal, Sophia retaliated by publishing a veiled account of their affair.

Julian Rexley, Earl of Wolfram, is livid that his impulsive younger sister has invited Sophia to be a guest in their home. Years before, a naïve Julian had barely escaped Sophia's marriage entrapment. He has no wish for history to repeat itself. Julian's distrust of Sophia is tempered by the enormous change in her. A restrained woman with dark shadows in her eyes replaces the lively young woman he knew.

Sophia and Julian's inexplicable attraction causes them to behave with reckless abandon. Once again, they blunder into a scandal, but this time Julian responds with a proposal. Haunted by her secrets and regrets, Sophia tentatively gives Julian her trust. But can Julian trust her again?

Ms. Smith delivers a deeply passionate love story. She skillfully dramatizes Sophia and Julian's evolvement from flawed, immature characters to mature adults struggling to find love. An excellent read!

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 12, 2003

Summary

A handsome lord is reunited with the one woman who ever captured his heart.