"The first book in a seductive new Regency series."

The day Caine Ballinger, late-removed Earl of Hartland, sold his soul to a woman for her pleasure, he took the final step of his descent into hell. Oh, how far he's fallen - a more tortured man you'll never find. Caine is living as a guest at Northcote, the home that should rightfully be his. Debt sent his father to a tragic, untimely demise, so defiling the daughter of the man who destroyed him is fitting revenge - a woman's reputation for his father's life. If Caine successfully seduces Lady Bliss Ashton, takes her virginity and makes her fall in love with him, Northcote will be returned to him. Maybe he can finally be free of this obsession that drives him and find some meaning in his life.

Caine doesn't know that Lady Bliss, a vibrant and exotic beauty, will see behind the walls he's built. Her looks and intelligence throw him. They awaken in each other something fierce and heartrending; a passion too strong to deny. Lady Bliss, England's staunchest defender of women, has fallen for England's staunchest defiler of women.

Masterfully, Ms. George takes us on a journey from the depths of despair to the beauty of salvation with words wrought with so much emotion it made me sigh. A story so passionate, sensual and spellbinding in its beauty, it's positively stunning. Don't miss this tender, moving first book in her seductive new Regency series.

Reviewed by Suzanne Tucker
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted October 28, 2003

Summary

The first installment of a sexy Regency historical romance series begin with a dark and dangerous hero who finally meets

his match!

There's only one thing Caine Ballinger wants in life: to regain his family's ancestral estate. And only one thing stands in his

way: Lady Bliss Ashton. Caine will do anything to own Hartland Hall again, and if he has to seduce the luscious Lady

Bliss to get it, so much the better. After all, Caine's never met a woman yet who could resist him, and the bold Lady Bliss

is a welcome challenge. But he never expects to be caught in love's trap himself...