"Another installment in the fascinating, fabulous Bedwyn family."

Gervase Ashford has just returned to England after a nine- year period of exile. When he sees a lovely, dark-haired young woman at a party, he dismisses her as too young for his taste. Then he discovers her identity, Lady Morgan Bedwyn, the youngest member of a family headed by Wulfric, the Duke of Bewcastle - the man responsible for Gervase's disgrace. What better and more pleasant revenge than to seduce and ruin the duke's baby sister?

Morgan is bored and restless with the constrictions of a lady's life, so she decides to begin a game of flirtation with the handsome stranger. The game ends abruptly, however, as Bonaparte threatens. When Morgan suffers a personal loss due to the fighting, Gervase's attempt to comfort her turns into passion and he forgets his desire for revenge. They fall in love, but then she learns of his history with Wulfric and how Gervase planned to use her. Can she ever trust him again?

Ms. Balogh can make even the most familiar plots seem fresh. I'm eagerly looking forward to the final two books in this series. Do yourself a favor and get to know this fascinating, fabulous family!

Reviewed by Lenore Howard
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 26, 2003