Tender the Storm - Devereux, Bk 1 Author:Elizabeth Thornton She was an engaging young lady of the French aristocracy... He was a daring English nobleman turned secret agent... Together, Zoe Devereux and the man she knew only as "Rolphe" fled across a wartorn France to the safety of England. Finding it impossible to abandon the innocent girl to London's street:,, Rolphe Brockford, the Marque... more »ss of Rivard, scandalized society by making Zoe his wife, though in name only. But as Zoe blossomed from waif-like child to passionate and desirable beauty, the rules of the game changed. And nothing would ever--could ever--be the same again...« less
If you gotta use a precious book credit, this is the one to pick. I really loved this book. Fast paced, with danger and adventure, mystery and romance. This book has it all.