Harry Browning was a motherless guttersnipe, and the morning he came across the elderly Lord Preston clinging to a sheer rock face he didn’t believe in fate. But the fates have plans for Harry whether he believes or not, and he’s not entirely sure he likes them. As a reward for his bravery, and in an unusual moment of charity, miserly Lord Preston takes him on. He is taught to read, to manage the … manage the vast and crumbling estate, and to behave like a gentleman, but Harry knows that is something he will never truly be.
Already running from a dark past, his future is becoming increasingly complex as he finds himself caught in a tangled web of jealousy and revenge.
Temptation, in the form of the lovely Lady Clarinda Bow, is a constant threat to his peace of mind, enticing him to be something he isn’t. But when the old man dies his will makes a surprising demand, and the fates might just give Harry the chance to have everything he ever desired, including Clara, if only he dares.
And as those close to the Preston family begin to die, Harry may not have any choice.
NOTE: Contains mild swearing and some mildly graphic and descriptive sex scenes – not erotica
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Loved the twist at the end!
I found the book strange and didn’t finish it
She’s a wonderful writer but this book was a big disappointment from what she usually writes.
This book has realistic characters with complex issues. It is moves and keeps you thinking. Good read.
Enjoyed it. . Suspenseful plot yet a clean and fun read
found it boring, repetitive. Didn’t finish it. Will try again to see if I have a different reaction another time.
Plot better than most. Great for summer reading!
good characters and had some surprising twists.
Really liked the protagonist — usually the protagonist will be dissolute until a woman comes along and saves him. Not the case in this story. If I could have I would have rated it a 4.5. I purchased the next book in the series because I liked this one so much.
I enjoyed the character development of Harry and his relationship with Lord Preston. Then the book became tedious and I skimmed ahead to see how the past catches up with Harry. The revelation of his mother’s identity, and that of his father was too much of a stretch for me.
I liked the writing. Some scenes were poignant and actually brought me to tears. I enjoyed reading it.
One of the better books that I have read in awhile!
I enjoyed this book and it’s characters. It reminded me of Georgette Heyer, a clean book with a good story. Though it had a bit of a “hand of God” ending it was humorous and satisfying.