It was love at first sight. Almost…

A scandalous past…
Viscount Gerald Lawrence never imagined that one reckless kiss with a notorious temptress, the hostess of the Season’s most prominent ball, would ignite a scandal. Caught in the act by his outraged parents and, worse yet, his innocent and unsuspecting fiancée, Lady Selena Bowles, Gerald paid the ultimate price. Banished to his family’s crumbling estate, he vowed to leave his reckless ways behind. Now, four years later, Gerald is a man transformed—his estate thriving, his reputation restored, and a successful horse-racing venture under his care. But on a stormy night, the past returns with a vengeance when a half-frozen, injured Selena appears on his doorstep.

A dangerous present…
On the run after her mother is poisoned by a ruthless relative, Selena has no one else to turn to but the very man she never thought she’d face again. Traumatized and suffering from memory loss after a fall, she has no recollection of Gerald’s past betrayal—only the growing bond between them. As Gerald becomes her unlikely protector, Selena finds herself falling for him all over again. But shadows of the past loom large, and a dangerous foe will stop at nothing to see Selena destroyed.

A love worth fighting for…
As danger closes in, Gerald and Selena must confront old wounds, untangle a web of deception, and battle a powerful adversary. Can they overcome the sins of the past to claim a future filled with trust, redemption, and a love that defies all odds?

★★★★★ “Well written, full of drama, action, adventures, action, villains, society, love and intrigue. Has lots of action and surprises to keep you turning the pages. Would strongly recommend to everyone.” ~ Rose

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★★★★★ “Whew what a ride! I was intrigued by the description and it was so much better than the teaser! There are several shocks in the story not the least of two people presumed dead are not! That was one shock of many! If you like fast pace action with a hero that definitely grew into the man he needed to be then read on… I love the tenacity and bravery of both characters especially Selena who would not accept defeat! Bravo well done!” ~ Bridget Love to Read Lewis

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★★★★★ “I really enjoyed this story! I loved Gerald and Selena! I loved their chemistry and loved watching them fall in love with each other! I loved the change we saw in Gerald from the very beginning of the story! There is quite a bit of suspense in this book and that adversary mentioned in the blurb is a real piece of work! I loved how Anna wrote and made you hate them! This was the first book I read from Anna St. Claire and even though it’s the last book in the series, I had no problem understanding what was happening in the story.” ~ Jessica Lynne

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★★★★★ “This is a well written, entertaining sweet romance. There are many interesting secondary characters, some villains' and quite a few twists and turns throughout the story. Sprinkle that with some cute fun animals and it makes for a very fun read.” ~ MT

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★★★★★ “The fifth book in the series & it could easily be read on its own. A delightful mix of mystery & romance. I loved both Gerald & Selena, he paid a heavy price for a bet that went wrong but his banishment but instead of wallowing he made the estate profitable & a jewel in the Earldom, he did have help from his estate manager Connery. Selena was a revelation & a delightful mix of innocence & strength. I loved how the pair were attracted to each other from their meeting after the storm but their feelings deepened as they spent time together as she recovered. There are twists, turns & surprises & also a secondary romance. The villain is horrid. A very well written, fast paced book, which I read straight through.” ~ Janet