A classic historical romance
Good romance read
Great read.
In a world of opulent splendor, destiny unites them--a beautiful countess of royal blood and a darling soldier-of-fortune. Once the bold adventurer saved the life of the highborn lady--and now she repays his courage by deceit. . .ensnaring him an inescapable web of irresistible seduction.In a magnificent court rife with dangerous plots, the handsome British Colonel, Tyrone Rycroft, falls unwitting but willing prey to the amorous intrigues of a regal temptress. But the lovely Synnovea, betrayed by her own impassioned yearnings for the brave and virile stranger, is consumed by the raging fires she ignites. . .but is powerless to control.
Woodiwiss is great, as usual.
When Synnovea's wards try to marry her off to an old man, Synnovea looks to Colonel Rycroft to ruin her reputation and prevent the match. Her deceit, however, turns the love the Colonel felt for her into rage, and she must live with the consequences of her actions or try to win his heart again.
