Jilted by a CAD: 1

CHERYL HOLT dazzles readers with the first novel of her new and thrilling Jilted Brides trilogy...Josephine Bates only ever wanted to marry and have a home of her own. At age eighteen when a handsome suitor swept her off her feet she believed all her dreams were about to come true. But he was actually a cad who stole her dowry and jilted her at the altar. Since then shes been wary of men and their motives. Shes accepted the notion that shell never escape her dreary quiet existence and shell most likely live out her days as a spinster...Peyton Prescott is a ships captain in the Royal Navy. Hes a man of action and adventure and his years have been filled with danger and excitement. But his brother has died so hes inherited a title and earldom he never sought or wanted. Hes afraid his new position will force him to abandon the thrilling life he loves and hes loafing in England feeling landlocked and desperate to return to the sea. Hed give anything for a diversion and when pretty lonely Josephine crosses his path hes fascinated and cant resist...But Peyton isnt looking for a bride and Josephine could never be interested in a handsome dashing scoundrel. Yet as friendship blossoms and passion flares can love be far behind? * * * JILTED at the altar! The worst humiliation of all... * * *