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In only six weeks, Isla Ramsey is due to marry Henry Northrup, the sixth Earl of Sydney. But she remains haunted by memories of the dashing Hugh Courtney, the Marquess Pierce. The handsome aristocrat had hinted at forever and then tossed her aside, leaving Isla with few viable options. Now, as she awaits her new fiancé's arrival from London, she rides her horse past Hugh's estate at Hazelwood every day, pining for a man who was never truly hers.
Hugh Courtney may have left Isla's life, but he can't erase her from his thoughts. When he rescues her from a sudden snowstorm, they are forced to take shelter together at his private estate. In such close quarters there is no escaping each other. Yet no man wants a reckless wife--or a woman promised to another. As fate draws Isla further into his world, Hugh vows to keep her out of his bedchamber. However, some vows are meant to be broken.
THE WAYWARD BRIDE features two intertwined lovestories, one conventional, and one m/m. **
From the AuthorTHE WAYWARD BRIDE features two intertwined lovestories, one conventional, and one m/m. I hope you all love Isla, Hugh, Sydneyand Lucas as much as I do!
From the Inside Flap"Why didn't you accept Lord Sydney when he first offered for your hand, Isla?" He let his forehead touch hers, and closed his eyes.
She stroked her palm over his cheek. "Because I love you. I wanted you."
Hugh didn't hesitate then. He lowered his head, and took her mouth with his own. A soft sigh left her throat, and she raised her other hand to his face to draw him closer.
Nothing had been decided between them. Worse, a small, despairing voice inside Hugh's head warned him nothing had changed, despite their love for each other. Isla was still betrothed to Lord Sydney, and he was--
"I missed you so much." Isla slid her hands down his neck to his chest, a tiny moan of need on her lips. His cravat, coat and waistcoat were still lying in a heap next to his desk, and her warm palms met only bare skin.
Hugh opened his mouth to nip at her lower lip. "So sweet. I'll never have enough of you."
I'll never have enough of her because she'll never be mine...
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