The Raider's Bride

A masked patriot... By day Ian Blackheath is the most sensual rogue in the colony of Virginia. At night he secretly rides as Pendragon ruthless leader of the patriot cause. The last thing he needs is a ward. What is a masked raider supposed to do when a pint-sized mistress of disaster is dumped on the doorstep of his mansion? Especially since little Lucy displays a penchant for unearthing secrets?A reluctant British spy... When Ian Blackheath and Lucy have an altercation in Emily dAutrecourts millinery shop the lovely Englishwoman is horrified at Blackheaths insensitivity toward his ward. Then Lucy steals a doll from Emilys shop- secreted inside the plaything is evidence of Emilys role as a spy. Accepting Ians offer that she be Lucys governess is dangerous but how else can Emily search for the doll without arousing suspicion?A rebellion of the heart... Ian is stunned when Emily agrees to take charge of hurricane Lucy. As for guarding his secret-it should be no challenge to keep Emily far from the wing where Pendragon plots rebellion. One sample of Ians wicked seducing ways and the prim Englishwoman will avoid him like plague. He doesnt expect Emily to catch fire in his arms or for the tempting seamstress to discover the secret power of her own desires. Suddenly in a land racing toward revolution Ian and Emily must choose. With everything to lose do they dare to risk their hearts?