Book description
After a record-breaking sail from China, Alexi de Warenne's moment of
triumph quickly vanishes. At his welcoming party, his bewitching
childhood friend Elysse O'Neill begins flirting with a shipmate, clearly
punishing Alexi for his time at sea. But when Alexi finds Elysse
desperately struggling in the man's arms, tragedy ensues. Within days,
Alexi weds her to save her honor--and leaves her to forge a new life.
Elysse de Warenne rules the ton with her wit and grace, but the whispers
of "abandoned bride" follow her ruthlessly. Elysse will never
reveal the truth: that she hasn't seen her husband in six years--and
that they didn't even consummate their marriage! When Alexi unexpectedly
returns to England, Elysse will do whatever it takes to win his heart
and claim her place at his side.... After a record-breaking sail from
China, Alexi de Warenne's moment of triumph quickly vanishes. At his
welcoming party, his bewitching childhood friend Elysse O'Neill begins
flirting with a shipmate, clearly punishing Alexi for his time at sea.
But when Alexi finds Elysse desperately struggling in the man's arms,
tragedy ensues. Within days, Alexi weds her to save her honor--and
leaves her to forge a new life. Elysse de Warenne rules the ton with her
wit and grace, but the whispers of "abandoned bride" follow
her ruthlessly. Elysse will never reveal the truth: that she hasn't seen
her husband in six years--and that they didn't even consummate their
marriage! When Alexi unexpectedly returns to England, Elysse will do
whatever it takes to win his heart and claim her place at his side....
