From the talented Edith Layton comes the second novel in her wonderful new series. Can a self-made man overcome humble beginnings to romance the lady of his dreams?
Surviving against all odds, Amyas St. Ives grew up in a foundling home, then escaped to the streets of London and managed, through sheer will and courage, to make his fortune. However, money and devastatingly good looks alone are not enough to gain entry into London high societynot when Amyas is unaware of his true origins and is considered base-born among the posh Regency set. When he meets the alluring Amber, a fellow foundling and ward of a respectable family, he thinks he's met a kindred spiritbut when Amber finally discovers her true identity, the hurdles to their love become insurmountable. How can Amyas convince her family that what a man is matters more than what he was born to be?
Surviving against all odds, Amyas St. Ives grew up in a foundling home, then escaped to the streets of London and managed, through sheer will and courage, to make his fortune. However, money and devastatingly good looks alone are not enough to gain entry into London high societynot when Amyas is unaware of his true origins and is considered base-born among the posh Regency set. When he meets the alluring Amber, a fellow foundling and ward of a respectable family, he thinks he's met a kindred spiritbut when Amber finally discovers her true identity, the hurdles to their love become insurmountable. How can Amyas convince her family that what a man is matters more than what he was born to be?
This is four star story. Determination and honor pay off. A great story of a rainy day.
he was a penniless street urchin who, through sheer will and courage, became a man of means. yet wealth, charm and good looks will not gain Amyas ST. Ives entry into the tons inner circle. for that he needs a proper wellborn bride not the enchanting miss who has lately stolen his heart. Amber also knows little of her past before she was taken in as ward of a respectful family. thought the gentleman is courting her adoptive sister, amber can feel his eyes constantly on her. and when his lips meets hers, she is nearly overcome with a desire to melt into his embrace. but the secrets that shadow their histories make a union between them impossible- unless they dare seek a truth that could either destroy their dreams or finally sweep away they barries to their passion
