A rogue
Marcus, the Viscount Wessex has carefully crafted the image of rogue and charmer for polite society. Under that façade, however, dwells a man whose dreams were shattered almost eight years earlier by a young lady who captured his heart, pledged her love, and then left him, with nothing more than a curt note.
A widow
Eight years earlier, faced with no other choice, Mrs. Eleanor Collins fled London and the only man she ever loved, Marcus, Viscount Wessex. She has now returned to serve as a companion for her elderly aunt, with a daughter in tow. Even though they’re next door neighbors, there is little reason for her to move in the same circles as Marcus. Just in case, she vows to avoid him, for he reminds her of all she lost when she left.
Reunited
As their paths continue to cross, Marcus finds his desire for Eleanor just as strong, but he learned long ago she’s not to be trusted. He will offer her a place in his bed, but not anything more. Only Eleanor has no interest in this new, roguish man. The more time they spend together, the protective walls they’ve constructed to keep the other out begin to break. With all the betrayals and secrets between them, Marcus has to open his heart again. And Eleanor must decide if it’s ever safe to trust a rogue.
Tear jerker that I didn’t want to put down. Walk the dog? Make dinner? Can’t it wait until I finish this book? The beginning was a little slow and repetitive (she broke his heart and he doesn’t want to risk getting hurt again), but once Marcus and Eleanor meet again and start talking to each other the story picks up the pace.
Amazing romance of love lost and found again! As this story started, I found the conversation of the family annoying and wasn’t sure how I’d like this book, so glad I continued . This was such an amazing story of love lost and found again. I read a lot of regency romance, so I know the story will end well, but could not help the fear and anger that came with this story. I was so upset to have to put the book down because I had to go to work and felt anxious until I could read more at lunch. The H is a man whose heart was broken eight…
Best book in the series! This is the 8th book in the Heart of a Duke Series but Christi Caldwell. In this book 2 young people in love separated when Eleanor simply disappears, leaving only a note with no explanation. Marcus is heartbroken and vows to not risk his heart again. Instead he becomes a rogue, enjoying women but never risking his heart.