Anna St. ClAire
Usa Today Bestselling Author
Sweet & Sassy Historical Romance
Rakes of Mayhem
The baron's return
She saved his life. Can he heal her heart?
He crossed an ocean to find her...
Baron Edward Sinclair, affectionately known as Sin, never imagined himself the marrying kind until he encountered the captivating Elizabeth in the American colonies. When illness brought him to death's door, it was the young widow who tenderly nursed him back to health, but they became separated when he left to continue his assignment. Now, fate reunites them in England, where he discovers that Lizzie, his mysterious angel, is none other than the companion to his beloved aunt.
She crossed an ocean to forget him…
For Lizzie, being widowed in the colonies triggered a cascade of hardship, fear, and grief. Returning to England, she yearns to reunite with her brother, whom she has not seen in several years. Fortunate to secure a position as a companion, she finds solace in her employer’s warmth and generosity, treating her more like family than hired help. However, an unexpected encounter with the dashing Edward Sinclair, a man etched in her memory and her heart, disrupts her plans for a solitary life. While the handsome and wealthy baron attracts the attention of debutantes and their matchmaking mothers, Lizzie resigns herself to the belief that her fate is to live out her days alone.
As Edward and Lizzie navigate the intricacies of their rekindled connection, they must confront the ghosts of their pasts and face the threats that conspire to keep them apart.
Praise from readers
★★★★★ "Second chance romance is the best, and this one has so much more besides. Filled with intrigue and suspense, the ups and downs of this story will keep you reading well into the night.” ~ Catherine Burhans
★★★★★ “WOW - what an intense story! This is my first story by this author and I will definitely be reading more. This was so riveting that at the 34% mark I was worn out and thought how much more of suspense can this old heart take! Story is filled with twists, suspense throughout, many villains to choose from, intrigue, great main and secondary characters and some romance.” ~ NavyWave62
★★★★★ “This book is definitely one to put on your shelf to read again. With scenes are so strikingly detailed it paints an incredible backdrop that makes you feel like you are one with the story. Anna St. Claire has written a romance that brims with tension building twists and turns, remarkable emotions, filled it with a great cast of characters that I adored, they hold your attention as their individual personalities become more than just part of the tale they come off the pages and pull you into their story that keeps you involved until the very end, with a action packed plot that will keep you guessing, and as the danger builds and intrigue escalate with secrets abound will keep you turning the pages until the very end.” ~ Kindle Customer 123
★★★★★ “What an entertaining and well written love story. It had so much drama, action, intrigue, mystery, with other intense and exciting plot twists and turns that kept me engaged. The characters were complex and strong-willed. I enjoyed how a romance cut short found its way back despite everything and became a beautiful love. The ending was wonderful.” ~ Lyndrose
★★★★★ “A heart warming, sweet story of healing in multiple manners. First Liz spends months nursing Sin back to health. As he must continue on with his mission, they part company. Liz returns to England as a companion and they meet again. They both have things from their past that need to be healed and dealt with. Add in a villain, a mystery or two, some extra drama, a terrific auntie, a dog and two very cute kids and you have a story that is thrilling and enjoyable from being to end. I love how the characters were developed, met and interacted with each other. A really well written story.” ~ Jo