Seduction is a wicked
game, and no one plays it better than the devilish Will Samson in Rachel
Brimble's captivating new novel. . .
Since girlhood, Emily Darson has accepted that she will marry
Nicholas, the son of her father's trusted business partner. The marriage
contract safeguards her family legacy, Emily's fortune, and everything she
values--except her independence. Only when a sinfully handsome scoundrel enters
her life does Emily realize quite how much a loveless match will cost her.
Will Samson has advanced from expert pickpocket to confidence
trickster of the highest caliber. Now he has come to Bath to exact vengeance on
the man who destroyed his mother--the man Emily will soon marry. But from his
first glimpse of the enemy's bewitching, spirited fiancรฉ, Will's plan changes.
Amid the ballrooms and salons of elegant society, heated
glances explode into scandalous kisses. Revenge is sweet, but surrender will be
irresistible. . .
Warning: This title is
intended for readers over the age of 18 as it contains adult sexual situations
and/or adult language, and may be considered offensive to some readers.
The story begins at a lavish auction house… the highest
paying bidder will receive that coveted necklace only to be gifter to his
lovely lady… Mr. Nicholas Milne is a respected & feared man… and on his arm
is his faithful and beautiful fiance Ms. Emily Darson… in the darkness lurks
Mr. Will Samson… with only one objective in mind.. REVENGE… and he sees every
possibility to do it throuhg the beautiful Emily…
Eimily is a free kindhearted spirit… she wants to love and
be loved… but her arranged marriage and the reasoning behind it do not allow
her to fullfill her hearts’ desire… her sickly father wants nothing more then
to see her happy but is afraid to leave her before she becomes a married
woman…. A series of unfortunate events allow Will to be welcomes into the
Darson Household… allowing him to be close to Emily and plot his revenge towards
Nicholas Milne!! Will never imagined that spending so much time with this
little firecracker would turn his heart of stone into something else…
He seduces Emily with his kindness and beautiful heart… but
Emily is still set to marry Nicholas… in her heart she knows they are not mean
to be but her word means everything.. she will not walk away and let Milne take
everything that belongs to her…
When an ultimate test to her trust happens she takes matters
into her own hands… becoming HiIS for only one night…
A movement barely inches to her side caught Emily’s attention. She
turned and swallowed the gasp that rose sharply in her throat.
It was the man who winked at her in the auction room.
He strolled toward her, his shining sea-blue eyes locked on hers. Her
courage inside the room promptly abandoned her. Emily’s heart turned over. He stood
at least half a foot taller
than she, his wide shoulders absurdly broad, his confidence disturbing. She bit
back a nervous laugh as an entirely inappropriate imagining came unbidden into
her mind. Oh, to have him fling her over those shoulders and escape with her
into the night!
He flashed her a
knowing smile—God spare her, she smiled back.
Never before had a
man’s gaze enticed such inexplicable naughtiness in her. Danger screamed its
warning. What was she thinking? There was no time for dalliance or distraction.
Nicholas’s gruff cough snapped her attention.
The handsome stranger
snatched his gaze from hers and touched his finger to the brim of his hat.
“Good afternoon, sir.”
Nicholas nodded. “Can
I help you?”
“I wanted to offer my
congratulations.” The man held out his hand. “A very fine win.”
After a moment’s
hesitation, Nicholas took his offered hand. “Thank you. Now, if you’ll excuse—”
“Yes, quite the
battle you had in there.” Fine lines crinkled the corners of the stranger’s phenomenal
eyes. “Nothing beats a fiery one on one.”
He turned and looked
directly at Emily, his raised eyebrow referring the sentiment to her rather
than Nicholas. She should have been outrageously affronted, yet a burst of
delicious excitement rushed through her veins and warmed her body.
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I live with my fantastic husband,
our two young daughters and my beloved black Labrador, Max in a small market
town near the famous Georgian City of Bath.
Having always ‘played’ with writing, I didn’t seriously sit down and
write toward publication until I became pregnant with my second daughter – then
I told myself to get my butt in the chair and get on with it before she grows
up and I’m forced to get a real job!
Lots of short stories followed as
did lots of rejections! I took a few
distance learning courses, joined some online writers groups and basically,
learned my craft. Finally deciding short
stories weren’t working for me (they are an art form in themselves!), in 2006 I
decided to embark on my first novel and voila Searching For Sophie was
born! Since then, my other books have
followed each year.
And when I’m not writing? You’ll
find me with my head in a book or walking the beautiful English countryside
with my family. And in the evening? Well, a well-deserved glass of wine is never,
ever refused.
Thank you so much for such a great review! Love that you enjoyed Emily and WIll's story - Laura's story is released by eKensington in February, hope you'll look out for it :)
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