Love
With a Notorious Rake
Men
of Wollstonecraft Hall Book 3
by
Karyn Gerrard
Genre:
Historical Romance
He’s
as dangerous as he is irresistible . . .
The
heir to his family’s fortune, Aidan Wollstonecraft is ready to put
his prodigal ways in the past and prove himself worthy of his
illustrious name. Going undercover in a factory to expose the
wretched working conditions, Aidan believes his noble act will lead
him to a better future. Until he’s reunited with the sweet beauty
who saw him through his darkest days. Cristyn Bevan stirs him like no
other woman before. Makes him yearn to claim her, despite the damning
curse that dooms any Wollstonecraft wife to an all-too-early death .
. .
To
fall for Aidan would be her undoing. Yet, something about the
blue-blooded scoundrel draws Cristyn to him like a moth to a deadly
flame. Is it a desire to heal him that keeps the lovely nurse close?
Or her secret hope that somehow, some way, Aidan can let go of his
dark past and see the light—and the love—waiting for him?
“Karyn
Gerrard writes very enjoyable, richly textured historical
romances.”
—Kate
Pearce, New York Times
and
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author
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Last
night Aidan heard the agonized cries of a recent inmate in addiction
hell. God, had he acted the same when coming off the poison? He could
not recall, but what little he remembered chilled his black soul.
He
entered his room and stopped short at the sight of Cristyn. She was
her father’s most trusted, loyal assistant and nurse. Her presence
always caused his heart to skip a beat. It made him fully aware he
was a man, and she a woman. Cristyn’s beauty never failed to
capture his interest. She had a coal-black shade of hair similar to
his, and violet-blue eyes he could happily become lost in. This
glorious young lady was far too stunning to be toiling away in a
country clinic for addicted reprobates.
Cristyn
was making his bed, going about her chores efficiently and
cheerfully. Early in his stay, there were times when she had annoyed
him with her sunny smile and optimism; then he’d learned to bask in
it, savor it. But nothing had prepared him for her touch. Even the
lightest brush of her fingers seized his breath. He was shameless,
being attracted to her while in such a pathetic state.
Could
he be drawn to her because she was the only attractive woman around
for months? Perhaps, for surely it could not be more. Despite his
poor health, the rake still lurked under the surface. Yet during his
horrible first few weeks here, Cristyn had stood at the vanguard,
coaxing him to eat and attending to his every need. She’d spoken to
him in soft, reassuring tones, all the while acting compassionate and
kind and encouraging him to embrace his recovery. My angel. My
savior.
One
particularly vivid memory recalled him as a crumpled heap of tears
and self-pity. Cristyn had held him, speaking soothing words of
support. She had called him cariad more than once. Aidan found
out later it meant “love” in the Welsh tongue. A term of
endearment? Did she refer to all her male patients as cariad in
her sensual, musical voice? What made him worthy of her special
attention?
Beyond
such questions, his blatant display of emotion and weakness
embarrassed him the more his condition improved. In increments, he
slowly tucked away such vulnerabilities and allowed the old Aidan to
emerge, at least in her presence. The cool, detached,
I-couldn’t-care-less rake. It was a solid shield to hide behind.
You damned coward.
Scandal
with a Sinful Scot
Men
of Wollstoncraft Hall Book 2
“You
must lock away your heart at all costs.”
Falling
in love was the darkest moment of Garrett Wollstonecraft’s
privileged youth, even as he and Abigail Hughes shared a blissful
summer of passionate promise. Sworn to keep Abigail safe from the
curse plaguing generations of Wollstonecraft men, Garrett sacrificed
his future happiness. Now, fourteen years after he lost his heart,
Abigail reenters his life. But the woman who arrives unannounced at
his ancestral manor is very different from the sheltered girl Garrett
once knew.
The
widow of a country doctor, Abigail can’t forgive Garrett for his
cruel rejection. Yet she can no longer keep the truth from him—a
secret that could have resulted in her ruin. But as the embers of
desire reignite, and Abigail and Garrett slowly rebuild trust, a
malicious enemy plots against them. Is their love strong enough to
break free from the sins of the past—and to end the tragic cycle
that consigns Garrett to a life of loneliness?
Marriage
with a Proper Stranger
Men
of Wollstonecraft Hall Book 1
“Build
a wall about your heart.”
Riordan
Wollstonecraft labors under the heavy burden of his forebears. For
generations, a curse has followed the dashing young men of his
family, guaranteeing the women they love an untimely death.The
youngest grandson of the Earl of Wollstonecraft Hall, charismatic
Riordan is quietly resigned to his fate, an educator who devotes his
life to good works, and ignores any longing for something more . .
.
Widowed
and penniless, Lady Sabrina Lakeside is desperate to avoid a second
forced betrothal—this time to an aged marquess. Her chance
encounter with Riordan leads her to an impulsive offer: a temporary
marriage of convenience that could benefit them both. His agreement
is as surprising as it is welcome. Before long, Riordan’s keen
intellect and kind words have Sabrina rethinking her plans of a union
in name only. But her new husband is holding something back. Will
giving in to their tantalizing passion lead her only to further
heartache . . . or could it be the first step toward healing them
both?
Karyn
Gerrard, born and raised in the Maritime Provinces of Eastern Canada,
now makes her home in a small town in Northwestern Ontario. When
she's not cheering on the Red Sox or travelling in the summer with
her teacher husband, she writes, reads romance, and drinks copious
amounts of Earl Grey tea.
Even
at a young age Karyn's storytelling skills were apparent, thrilling
her fellow Girl Guides with off-the-cuff horror stories around the
campfire. A multi-published author, she loves to write sensual
historicals and contemporaries. Tortured heroes are an absolute
must.
As
long as she can avoid being hit by a runaway moose in her wilderness
paradise she assumes everything is golden. Karyn's been happily
married for a long time to her own hero. His encouragement and loving
support keeps her moving forward.
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