A story of fate, passion, secrets, and the enduring power of love—the second book in acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas’s timeless Victorian romance series, featuring the eccentric and lovable Hathaways, revised and updated for audio
Starstruck lovers cursed by fate . . .
No one can envision a match between the brooding, powerful Kev Merripen and luminous beauty Winnifred Hathaway. They seem as different as fire and ice . . . but underneath the surface, their shared passion will burn until the end of time.
A woman who defies all the odds
A long-ago battle with scarlet fever has left Win in fragile health, but her force of will is as strong as ever. Determined to get well again, she spends a year at a clinic in France, and returns fully recovered and glowing with health. Now nothing can keep her apart from Kev . . . except Kev himself.
A man with a secret destiny
The mystery of Kev’s origins has haunted him for most of his life. Knowing it’s best for Win if he stays away, he steels himself to endure the torture of watching her be courted by another man. After a twist of fate sheds light on Kev’s true identity, he seizes the chance to claim the woman he loves, now and forever. And when it becomes clear the Hathaways have unknowingly been harboring an enemy, Kev and Win move heaven and earth protect the family they love.
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"I loved this book so much more than I thought I would, I wasn't very drawn to Win & Kev when I read Mine Till Midnight. I was very pleased with everything to do with Kev, Cam & their connection, but didn't feel as connected with Win. Still a satisfying installment."
— Alice (4 out of 5 stars)
“Superbly crafted characters and an intriguing plot blend together brilliantly in this splendid romance.”
— Booklist" Rosalyn Landor is a brilliant narrator and Lisa Kleypas as an author is a wonderful combination "
— AB, 6/20/2023" This book was amazing. Any book i read of Lisa Kleypas i can put down. "
— Melanie, 2/19/2014" Merippen was driving me crazy sometimes, but i guess it's understandable. thank god Win could be quite persistent "
— Nilam, 2/12/2014" I loved Merripen. The scene when she was sick and he tried to catch the sickness so he could die with her if it came to that...kind of morbid but really showed his devotion. "
— Angela, 1/31/2014" This book was fantastic. Lisa Kleypas is definitely going to be an auto buy author for me now. "
— Carrie, 1/27/2014" I have read lots of romances and hate to say that I read this book only a few days ago and can't even remember the plot. I guess that says it all. I always like to finish but not very memorable. "
— Niki, 1/26/2014" Lisa makes the characters very real. She's another author I always buy! "
— Georgia, 1/22/2014" Love all LK books but this one...*sigh* there are no words "
— Hailie, 1/19/2014" Wonderful! Even though Merripen was frustrating and stubborn, I adore him. This series is so much fun! "
— Paula, 1/19/2014" oh such a sweet story! great romance! I'm totally in love with these characters!!! "
— Luvmyfamily, 1/11/2014" Great Great Great and I can't wait for the next one "
— Heather, 1/3/2014Lisa 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.