When shy and secluded author Sara Fielding ventures from her country cottage to research a novel, she inadvertently witnesses a crime in progress—and manages to save the life of the most dangerous man in London.
Derek Craven is a powerful and near-legendary gambling club owner who was born a bastard and raised in the streets. His reputation is unsavory, his scruples nonexistent. But Sara senses that beneath Derek's cynical exterior, he is capable of a love more passionate than her deepest fantasies.
Aware that he is the last man that an innocent young woman should ever want, Derek is determined to protect Sara from himself, no matter what it takes. But in a world where secrets lurk behind every shadow, he is the only man who can keep her safe. And as Derek and Sara surrender to an attraction too powerful to deny, a peril surfaces from his dark past to threaten their happiness . . . and perhaps even their lives.
Together they will discover if love is enough to make dreams come true.
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"Cannot say enough good things about this book. Strong characters with a different background from most Regency set books. Well-written and engaging story to the point where I shut off phone and delayed shopping as I simply had to finish!"
— Marsha (5 out of 5 stars)
“Spectacular…The plot is well-balanced, the pace steady, the characters deliciously complex, and the chemistry electric.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)" Rosalyn Landor is a brilliant narrator and Lisa Kleypas as an author is a wonderful combination "
— AB, 6/20/2023" First Read May 26th, 2012 "
— Giu, 2/7/2014" This is what I love about Lisa Kleypas' books, the main characters are not all aristocratic or even respectable. The women are interesting and intelligent, while the men are sometimes damaged but always dominating. "
— Terri, 2/3/2014" One of my favorite romance books. "
— Greymalkin, 10/24/2013" I loved this book. I read it in a day (was traveling by train) and couldn't put it down. I've re-read it a couple of times already. Love it. "
— Alexia, 10/18/2013" favorite LK book so far. "
— Anna, 7/24/2013" This was a very sweet story. Review to come later. "
— Jamie, 6/20/2013" This was great! Less humorous than book 1, but so much more intense. Poor Derek. I am so happy that he gets to find happiness in the end. "
— Katyana, 5/29/2013" This is a great book with a better story line than most Historical Romances as is the case with many of Lise Kleypas's novels. "
— Nikki, 5/28/2013" Sara and Derek are favorites of mine. She is bookish and educated and he is so rough around the edges!1 What a great pairing!! "
— April, 3/22/2013" I couldnt stop reading it! Delightful on how he finally can share his feelings with Sara. I also like how Sara is truthful and not up to lying about her feelings. "
— Yvonne, 9/25/2012" I love Derek! This is one of my most favorite historicaIs and I reread it often. "
— Angela, 4/29/2012" Touching love story, memorable characters, plot twists, humor, and super steamy sex. A dream of a story! "
— Ann, 2/29/2012" A romance I really enjoyed!! I think I'm going to be back for some more stories by Lisa kleepas! "
— Anthi, 10/29/2011" I enjoyed the characters and story. Kleypas almost always delivers a great read. "
— Shelly, 4/30/2011" Love those bad boys!-- Derek Craven is an incorrigible rogue, with a soft heart when he is introduced in Lily's story. I was glad to see him again in his very own tale. "
— Academicsupport, 4/23/2011" Loved it .. I liked more than book 1 ^^ "
— Moviesfreak89, 4/11/2011" Oh Damon. I can see why he was LK's favorite hero to write about! "
— Jen, 3/23/2011" I have never read a Lisa Kleypas book that I didnt like. Dreaming of you is my all time favourite. Derek is a bad boy to 'live" for and that snaggly tooth ...oh my. "
— KB, 3/12/2011" WHOA I really liked this one "
— Nemma, 2/14/2011Lisa Kleypas is the New York Times bestselling and award-winninng author of historical romance novels and contemporary women’s fiction. She graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree.
Rosalyn Landor is an English-born television, theater, and multiple-award-winning audiobook narrator. Her television credits include Love in a Cold Climate, Rumpole of the Bailey, Sherlock Holmes, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. She has won numerous Audie awards and AudioFile magazine Earphones awards.