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The USA Today–bestselling author launches a dazzling Regency trilogy with a "fast-paced" novel "filled with tension, danger, and adventure" (Rendezvous). Zoë Devereux is a fearless seventeen-year-old. Though disguised as a schoolgirl, when she is spirited out of France by Rolfe Brockford, marquess of Rivard, her life changes forever. Posing as a Revolutionary, Rolfe is on a mission to rescue innocents from the bloody horrors of the guillotine. Once in London, Rolfe finds himself unwilling show more to abandon the waifish girl and shocks polite society by taking her as his bride—in name only. What began as a marriage of convenience quickly grows into something altogether different. But Rolfe and Zoë face countless challenges—from political intrigue to their own pride, jealousy, and fiercely guarded secrets. Now, as the strife in Europe hits its peak, two stubborn hearts must make the ultimate alliance. "I consider Elizabeth Thornton a major find." —Mary Balogh, New York Times–bestselling author of the Westcott Novels. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Romance. show lessTags
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Zoe Deveraux, a young aristocrat posing as a schoolgirl, escapes the French Revolution with the aid of an Englishmen in disguise. Back home, Rolfe takes her as his bride when it seems to be the only thing to do. Thinking Zoe too young, he abandons her at his country estate and returns to London. Here he attempts to expose a band of terrorists. Meanwhile, mistreatment by his family chases Zoe away and back home to France. Here she reclaims her birthright and establishes her position. No one there knows of her hasty marriage. Rolfe goes after her, but when he sees her poise and charm, he realizes his mistakes. How can he woo back his bride? If you like a historical romance with a touch of intrigue and suspense, this story will appeal to you.
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Elizabeth Thornton was born Mary Forrest in Aberdeen, Scotland on January 24, 1940. She was an elementary school teacher before establishing the St. Swithin Street Nursery School in 1967. In 1969, she and her family moved to Winnipeg, Canada, where she continued her teaching career. In 1977, she was appointed as a Pastoral Assistant of a show more Presbyterian Church. In 1985, she received an honors degree in Classical Greek from the University of Winnipeg. Her first book, Bluestocking Bride, was published in 1987. She wrote over 30 romance novels during her lifetime including Scarlet Angel, Strangers at Dawn, Princess Charming, The Perfect Princess, Shady Lady, The Marriage Trap, and The Bachelor Trap. She received numerous awards including the Romantic Times Trophy Award for the best New Historical Regency Author and Best Historical Regency. She died on July 12, 2010. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Tender the Storm
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- Zoe Devereux; Rolfe Brockford
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- Carte blanche.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The dowager gently rocked Rolfe's second son in her arms.
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