The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

His dark and scandalous reputation is legend, and Abrielle has heard rumors that his first two wives perished by his hand. Only one would still have her, though he desires no more than physical pleasure: the oafish and grotesque Desmond de Marlé. Once, Abrielle's name was on the lips of every unwed nobleman in London as a proud exceptional lady coveted for her bearing, her breeding, her wit, and her beauty.īut when her stepfather-respected for his courage and valor during the Crusades-is denied his rightful title and the wealth that accompanies it, Abrielle finds herself suddenly disgraced, no longer a suitable match for any proper gentleman. Now, twelve consecutive New York Times bestsellers later, 'the first lady of the genre' (Publishers Weekly) returns with her most breathtaking masterwork to date-a glorious celebration of a secret love that is dangerous, irresistible, forbidden, and. Woodiwiss gifted the world with her groundbreaking love story, The Flame and the Flower. Historical romance was born when the remarkable Kathleen E. But perilous secrets, determined enemies and tempests of the sea and soul threaten their future and safe passage even as bonds of camaraderie are miraculously reforged as bonds of desire. She seeks a new home and a new life across the waters, but all depends upon the kindness of a charming adventurer who was once the object of her youthful infatuation.īeneath Birmingham's rugged exterior beats a heart as large and wild as the Atlantic, and Beau readily agrees to aid Cerynise - even offering her his name in marriage, albeit temporarily, to protect his longtime friend from scandal. A brilliant young artist tossed from her home with only the clothes on her back, Cerynise must now turn to a childhood companion for assistance - the dashing sea captain Beauregard Birmingham - and beg him to provide her with passage to the Carolinas.

*Cerynise Kendall has been left destitute and in dire need following the death of her doting patron and protectress. A marriage of convenience on turbulent waters.

The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss