"I loved this historical romance!"

Lady Aline Marsden and John McKenna grew up together but their feelings are more than they should be. She's a member of the peerage and he's just a lowly footman. As they grow up, they continue to have a special bond and they find themselves unable to not act upon their feelings. Someone sees them together and goes directly to her father. That is just the beginning of their misunderstandings.

Twelve years have passed and McKenna is now back in England. Aline has learned to live without him and doesn't know if she'll survive him leaving again. She's also not sure exactly what McKenna wants but she can't resist her feelings. Will they be able to overcome all of the misunderstandings and find each other again?

I loved this book and I found myself not wanting it to end. The characters were easy to care about and the plot flowed smoothly. I found the characters' actions true to their natures and I even enjoyed reading about the secondary characters. All in all, I found this to be a very good romance novel and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a historical.

Reviewed by Emily Anne
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted August 13, 2004

Summary

She gave him her innocence . . .Lady Aline Marsden was brought up for one reason: to make an advantageous marriage to a member of her own class. Instead, she willingly gave her innocence to John McKenna, a servant on her father's estate. Their passionate transgression was unforgivable -- John was sent away, and Aline was left to live in the countryside . . . an exile from London society . . .and he took her love. Now McKenna has made his fortune, and he has returned -- more boldly handsome and more mesmerizing than before. His ruthless plan is to take revenge on the woman who shattered his dreams of love. But the magic between them burns as bright as ever. And now he must decide whether to let vengeance take its toll . . . or risk everything for his first, and only, love.