Egan MacDonald was the one person Princess Zarabeth couldn't read. Yet even without being able hear his thoughts, she knew he was the most honorable, infuriating, and deliciously handsome man she'd ever met. And now her life was in his hands. Chased out of her native country by bitter betrayal and a bevy of assassins, Zarabeth found refuge at the remote MacDonald castle and a haven in Egan's embrace. She also found an ancient curse, a matchmaking nephew, a pair of debutants eager to drag her protector to the altar, and dark secrets in Egan's past. But even amid all the danger raged a desire too powerful to be denied....
From BooklistPrincess Zarabeth’s gift for reading other’s thoughts helped her thwart her husband Sebastian’s plot to overthrow Prince Damien of Nvengaria, but now she is in danger. Seeking safety, she flees to Scotland and Egan MacDonald, the one person whose mind has always remained closed to her. Once she arrives at Castle MacDonald, she not only finds herself becoming entangled in Lady Mary Cameron’s schemes to find the perfect wife for her brother Egan but also involved in trying to untangle the MacDonald family curse. Being able to know what everyone is thinking has always been useful to Zarabeth, but things would be so much simpler if she could just know if Egan loves her as much as she loves him. The always inventive Ashley continues to refine her magic-steeped Regency Nvengaria series, and in this sexy romance, she gets it exactly right. --John Charles
Review"Ashley's latest sinfully sexy historical Regency will delight and charm readers with its enchanting mix of fantasy and fairy-tale romance." —Booklist
“Ashley has hit her stride, and her vibrant voice reverberates through a humorous, smart, sexy romance with just enough ingenious paranormal overtones to hook you and keep you captivated.”
—Romantic Times Book Reviews
“Sizzlingly sexy and wickedly fun." —Chicago Tribune
“Romance at its best.” —Romance Reviews Today
“Jennifer Ashley continues to deliver those to-die-for heroes while weaving a tale that you can’t put down.” —The Best Reviews