Safely ensconced in Eric’s study Ben questioned him. “So, when was the wedding?”
“Two weeks ago.”
“I assume there is a reason I was not invited.”
“No, I did not compromise her if that is what you are thinking. I needed the money.”
Bride of a Wicked Scotsman
by Samantha James (ISBN: 978-0-06-089940-0)
Lady Maura O’Donnell’s family had been plagued by a curse for nearly two hundred years. The curse was brought upon them by the Black Scotsman, a notorius pirate. He stole the Circle of Light which was the source of her families abundance. The Earl, Lady [...]
He had concluded his business in Leeds quickly. Returning before he was expected, a sleepy groom met him to attend his horse. The house was dark as everyone was asleep at this hour. He dismissed Lowell, already in his night garb. As he approached his chamber he saw a light flickering under the door. He [...]
“Eva, my sweet?”
Someone was calling her name, but she could not seem to wake. She was so comfortable and warm, her mind full of memories of her first night with her husband. She could still smell him on her hands, on her pillow… She reached for him. He was not there. Her eyes flew open.
Eric’s heart had been racing when he knocked at the door separating them. He entered the room at the sound of her voice. He took one look at her and wondered what he had done to deserve the good Lord’s grace in placing her before him. She was bathed in candlelight. The gown she wore [...]
Eric led her back down the aisle and to the awaiting carriage. He held onto her tightly, more tightly than she thought necessary as they rode back to Lexington Hall. His scent was truly intoxicating to her. She could feel the tension in his body and studied his face. Eva could read nothing of what [...]
Mary insisted Eric not see her on their wedding day until she walked down the aisle. Mary brought her breakfast, and lunch, in her room. Then she ordered her a bath and filled the tub again with rose-oil. As she lay soaking blissfully Mary questioned her.
“Do you understand what is to happen tonight?” Eva [...]
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