In the third chapter of the Bastion Club series by the "New York Times" bestselling author, heroic Earl Charles St. Austell returns home to reclaim his title and seek a bride. Only Lady Penelope, his first love, will fulfill his desire, though she is determined to resist him. Original.
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The seven members of the Bastion Club have served loyally in the perilous service of the Crown. Now they've banded together to support one another through their most dangerous mission of all: getting married.
When Charles St. Austell returns home to claim his title as earl, and to settle quickly on a suitable wife as well, he discovers that experience has made him impatient of the young ladies who vie for his attention— with the exception of Lady Penelope Selborne. Years ago, Charles and Penelope's youthful ardor was consummated in an unforgettable afternoon. Charles is still haunted by their interlude, but Penny refuses to have anything more to do with him.
If controlling her heart was difficult before, resisting a stronger, battle-hardened Charles is well nigh impossible, yet Penelope has vowed she won't make the same mistake twice, nor will she marry without love. But when a traitorous intrigue draws them together, then ultimately threatens them both— will Penny discover she has a true protector in Charles, her first and only love, who now vows to make her his own?
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– Customer review on 21/06/2007
Charles wishes he could find love, or at least a woman who won't bother him. So that's why when he finds the beautiful Penny sneaking about he feels he feels a mixture of thrill, dread...and remorse.
Because years ago they loved each other, or thought they did, but when their relationship was consummated it also ended.
And Charles doesn't know why...
In 1816 Bastion Club member Charles St. Austell feels good for some of his fellow founders who have found love and marriage, but also is impatient to find and marry the proper uncomplicated wife. With that in mind and the need to pick his own spouse without matchmaking interferences from well meaning mamas, Charles takes advantage of a Home Office assignment to learn if someone is smuggling secrets out of country near his home.
At his house, Charles sees Lady Penelope Selborne sneaking around the home. Unbeknownst to him, Penelope believes that her distant cousin Nicholas is working with the smugglers and seeks the evidence to prove her assertion. As she gets embroiled in danger, Charles tries to keep her safe until he realizes he has fallen in love with an improper complicated woman.
Though very similar to the previous tales (see A Gentleman's Honor) fans of Stephanie Laurens' rousing Regency romances will appreciate this latest romance as the lead couple competes to uncover the identity of who is giving away secrets to the smugglers. Charles does not believe Penelope meets his criteria for a wife although he cannot help being there as she faces perils because to his chagrin he loves her.
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