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Jo Beverley

Forbidden (The Company of Rogues Series, Book 4)

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&quote;. . . romance with mistaken identities, wicked villians, strong women and men who are strong enough to accept them as equals.&quote; ~Shamim MoraniThe death of her husband freed Serena Riverton from life as an abused sex-object. Now, her brother plans to sell her to another vile man.This time, Serena flees, but finds herself stranded and near penniless. When a passing gentleman offers help, Serena accepts, and develops a new plan: become a rich man's mistress so she can leave at any time.Believing herself barren, Serena initiates a passionate encounter with her rescuer. However, Francis, Lord Middlethorpe is already committed to a sweet-natured lady. He finds Serena refuge with an elderly relative, and must return to his life. Then Serena discovers she's pregnant.They have no choice but to marry, but assailed by Serena's scheming brothers, Francis's appalled relatives and Serena's painful past, is there any hope for the loving future they both seek?From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley.Please Note: Story contains references to the heroine's sexually abusive first marriage that some readers may find disturbing.&quote;Any woman would be able to understand Serena's horror… and her inability to trust&quote; ~Romance Reviews Today&quote;Nobody does Regency better than Jo Beverley.&quote; ~Rendezvous&quote;Ms. Beverley breaks just about every rule in the book and makes us beg for more in this enthralling love story.&quote; ~Romantic Times
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Година на публикуване
2013
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  • Nan Mjсподели впечатлениепреди 8 години
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    I enjoyed Forbidden... Francis and Serena were a delight!????

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  • b8154299009цитирапреди 8 години
    She remembered Miss Emma Mallory as a firm but kindly autocrat, and a staunch believer in women's rights. Surely Miss Mallory would help her.
    If Serena could reach her.
  • b8154299009цитирапреди 8 години
    Especially one that takes no pleasure in bed-work!"
    His treatment of her had changed from that point on. For the first few years of the marriage, he had merely been rough and careless of her feelings. After the doctor's verdict, however, he had started to demand more, to demand services that went far beyond her marital duties.
    If Serena could bear children, she might remarry for that joy, but since she could not, she would never again enter such a state of legalized bondage.
    But if she was penniless, what was she to do
  • b8154299009цитирапреди 8 години
    Barren. She was barren. As if it were yesterday, she remembered the doctor making that pronouncement like a hanging judge. And she remembered Matthew's rage.

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