The Footman: 1 (Masqueraders)

Lady Elinor wants nothing to do with love. Her arranged marriage--and one glorious but ill-fated kiss with a handsome footman--cured her of any romantic notions shed ever entertained. Now a widow all Elinor plans to do is rebuild her life--without a man in it. She certainly has no intention of falling for the charming and entirely too tempting American who seems so determined to win her favor ... Stephen Worth is no longer the impoverished footman who lost everything because of the impulsive actions of a reckless young lady. Having reinvented himself long ago his sole focus now is revenge. Hell do whatever it takes to exact a pound of flesh from all who wronged him so long ago. And if that means ruining the lovely Elinor in the process? So be it. But its not long before Elinor finds herself drawn to Stephen despite her best intentions--and before Stephen starts to wonder if maybe a life with Elinor is worth more than his revenge. Can Stephen and Elinor overcome their painful pasts and take a second chance on love? Or is the cost of trust simply more than theyre willing to pay? Praise for The Outcasts: Spencers brilliant and original tale of the high seas bursts with wonderfully real protagonists plenty of action and passionate romance. ★Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW Fans of Amanda Quicks early historicals will find much to savor. ★Booklist STARRED REVIEW Sexy witty and fiercely entertaining. ★Kirkus STARRED REVIEW [A] suavely sophisticated hero with sex appeal to spare and a cascade of lushly detailed love scenes give Spencers dazzling debut its deliciously fun retro flavor. ★Booklist STARRED REVIEWPraise for A FIGURE OF LOVE Book 2 in THE ACADEMY OF LOVE series: A consistently entertaining read. Serenas past provides an exciting twist that will satisfy readers looking for something a little different in the historical romance genre. Kirkus ReviewsAn offbeat story that offers unexpected twists on a familiar setup. Kirkus Reviews