Then she encounters the cynical and handsome Patrick Blackburne, who is nursing wounds of his own.
The moment Blackburne lays eyes on the remarkable Miss Garrett, he instantly forswears his famously wicked ways.
But when a gossamer web of dangerous blackmail spins around them, Thea and Blackburne must face the truth: neither can swear by love.
THE RELUCTANT BRIDES SERIES
A Heart for the Taking
Swear by Moonlight
While Passion Sleeps
THE SOUTHERN WOMEN SERIES
The Tiger Lily
Each Time We Love
At Long Last
Love a Dark Rider
THE LOUISIANA LADIES SERIES
Deceive Not My Heart
Midnight Masquerade
Love Be Mine
THE RECKLESS BRIDES SERIES
The Spanish Rose
Gypsy Lady
Lady Vixen
New York Times bestselling author Shirlee Busbee is celebrating over 50 years of marriage to her husband Howard, and looking forward to another 50. Together, they live in Mendocino County, California, with three Miniature Schnauzers (Shirlee wants a fourth but Howard thinks two is enough – ah, drama ahead) and a herd of American Shetland Ponies.