Nothing is more painful than rejection—particularly when completely naked.Gloriana Warren doesn’t want to wait for marriage. Beneath her shrewish exterior is a kindhearted woman who uses her fortune for good. It doesn’t matter that the man she’s set her sights on claims impoverishment. She’s in love and determined to marry him. But her attempt at a moonlight seduction ends in disaster.French … disaster.
French marquis Philippe de Bellechasse has had it up to his gorgeous dark eyes with being pursued by lusty ladies. His escape to England from the violence of the French Revolution took a toll on his finances as well. Gloriana may be gloriously naked, but he’s just not ready to submit to her seduction.
But when a precious family artifact is stolen, Philippe must convince Gloriana he’s not the guilty party. He’ll steal it back for her, but on his terms. Gloriana, believing he despises her, has plans of her own. Working at odds is dangerous, but working together can be more so. Is Philippe willing to risk his heart again for a deliciously tempting shrew?
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If you enjoy romantic, fun historical stories, you will thoroughly enjoy this one! Two people who cared about each other, but it seemed every time they were together misunderstandings and stubbornness got in the way! Gloriana Warren was in love with Philippe, a french Marquess and all she wanted was for them to be married. But he wanted to wait until he had more money and when she could not convince him no matter what, she determined to forget him. But as often happens, he turns back up in her life five years later, and of course, she schemes again to capture his affections and it really turns out terribly!!
I felt so bad for Gloriana because she was so determined and at times almost irrational, but she knew what she wanted. But when something turns up stolen, her only thought is that Philipe took it. He ends up working with her to recover it from the man he knew stole it, so they were thrown back together!
These characters was frustrating at times but really wonderful in that they both needed each other. The path was winding and long to try to make it to their happy ending.
Prepare to be enchanted with all the great characters in this story that will keep you turning the pages until you can sigh at the end!
Another fun romp in historical romance times! Glorianna Warren & Marquis Philippe de Bellechase are a couple of hard headed, stubborn, irrational, maddening & perfect couple – if only they would admit it to themselves. The adventures, lies, kidnappings, thievery, romance & endearing characters take you on an enjoyable journey.
Their vows of love & promise of marriage happened 5 years ago & did not end well – they neither one every quit loving the other one. They would not admit it to themselves or anyone else so argued in public & everyone knew they really disliked one another. A book that Glorianna loved was stolen & she thought Philippe stole it but he convinced her it was not him & he wanted to help her recover it from the man who, he knew, stole it. Every time Philippe got close to success, Glorianna was in his way so they were forced to work together.
I highly recommend this book & this entire series – it has a great cast of endearing characters that draw you in to the story – you won’t be disappointed!
A wonderfully scandalous love story
She only wanted to show him that their love was strong and they could conquer anything that was laid before them as long as they were together
He swore he would never be forced into marriage, he found the woman he wanted to spend his life with – He was wrong she was no different than the others
Who knew that one night, under the fallacy of true love , bathed in the light of the moon an act of innocent surrender would lead to a lifetime of angst – and at times quite entertaining bouts of foolishness
A wonderfully engaging read full of action and suspense and most definitely an HEA