Hot Off the Presses: July 2004
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- by Shannon Donnelly
- ISBN: 0821779273, Zebra, July 2004
Alexandria, the beautiful young widow once known as Lady Scandal among the ton of London, is trapped in France when war breaks out once more. Returning to England with her niece will be a dangerous journey, and one that begins undercover of darkness. When she climbs into her coach, Alexandria is shocked to find that her maid has been replaced by a man she knows only too well. Though she has not seen Paxten Marset in nearly ten years, she recognizes her former lover's voice immediately. It is as deep as midnight and tempting as sin...
With French soldiers in pursuit, there is not a second to spare if they are to reach the safety of the coast. Paxten is wounded and his fever is rising, and they are all at risk of capture, imprisonment, and worse. Soon they have no choice but to abandon the coach and travel in disguise, sleeping under the stars, or in humble country inns. Despite the dangers, Paxten's wish is to have one night alone with Alexandria — one last chance to rekindle the passion they once knew. And Alexandria cannot say no...