Audio Book Description:
Once Abrielle was a proud, exceptional lady coveted for her bearing, her breeding, her wit, and her beauty. But when her stepfather is denied hisrightful title and the wealth that accompanies it, Abrielle finds herself suddenly disgraced. Only one would still have her, the oafish andgrotesque Desmond de Marle. Yetno one else can rescue heronce-proud family`s honor,so she is left with no choice but to accept the cruel andhateful de Marle`s offer of marriage... even as she yearns for another lover. Dashing, handsome, tall, and kind, RavenSeabernis quite unlike any manAbrielle has ever encountered. From the very first moment their eyes meet, he intrigues and mesmerizes her-and dancingin his arms at a royal banquetleaves her weak with the desireto surrender. But their love can never be, for Abrielle isbetrothed to a monster. And tehwell-being of everyone she caresfor demands that she honor her promise. Still, the fire lit that night will not be doused. Raven knows he has found the true one and must never lether go-though secrets, deceptions, dishonor, and unimaginable peril will surely be theirfate if they follow the dictates of their hearts.
