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Book Review of The Bride Sale

The Bride Sale
The Bride Sale
Author: Candice Hern
Genre: Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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Lord James Harkness is shocked to discover a bride sala taking place in his small English village, and surprised by the depth of his feelings for the unfortunate gentlewoman being auctioned off by a disreputable husband. But is it honor and nobility that compel James to outbid the townfolk for the proud, beautiful lady,or is it something more akin to, desire? Verity Osborne is not sure whether good fortune or ill brought her to this dark, brooding man and his lonely manor house on the moors. Local talk brands James Harkness as evil, but Verity senses a gentleness underneath. She dearly longs for her liberty, but his sensuous touch causes her to stay. However, James must first trust Verity with his secrets if they are ever to share loves rapturous freedom. And will the promised passion she sees flaming in his eyes warm Verity's heart, or burn her?