Duty forced him to fight the passion that had scorched his soul. He was a conqueror, commanded to bring the region into order.  


She was a woman who refused to be conquered. The love of art was her passion, to paint in Italy her greatest desire.


 When they are forced to marry, her dreams are held captive and his plans for structure disintegrate.  


Now they must either find a way to escape or embrace a new passion: the art of love.

 

  Zebra Books - May 2009

ISBN: 978-1-4201-0094-5                         

      

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Romantic Times K.I.S.S Award

 

"This highly sensual battle-of-wills/captive-captor romance is highly reminiscent of early Johanna Lindsey with its biting repartee, heated love scenes and even a tied-up heroine.  If you're looking for a new twist on a classic, this is it."

Kathe Robin - RT Book Reviews - May 2009

 

           Desire spread through her. She wanted him. All of him. Inside her.

"My lady," he murmured.

Sighing, she threaded her fingers into his hair, enjoying the crisp, prickly texture against her palms.

She could love a man such as him. The thought gave her pause, but he leaned forward and swirled his tongue around one of her nipples before she could entertain it.

"James," she whispered, closing her eyes.

Raising his head, he gazed at her. His eyes glowed with blue fire. In several skilled motions, he made quick work of the dress. The hard metal of the dagger was cold against her skin and the garment fell away in slices...