Virginia and the Wolf

<p><strong><em>Founded by the wealthy Miss Angela Childers the purpose of the Society for Single Ladies is to solve crimes. But its intrepid members are just as fascinated by the mystery of love . . .</em></strong><br /><br /> Virginia Lady Dulverton feels safer keeping the world at a distance. One man sees through  her reserve to the woman beneath: the infamously rakish Francis Earl of Wolverley. Now a widow Virginia is wrangling with the terms of her late husband’s will. When she realizes Francis is in danger because of his connection to her she feels compelled to help regardless of the hazard to her own heart.<br /><br /> Francis has worked hard to strengthen his inheritance. But he’s also found time to play. Despite his many dalliances his affections have never been involved. Those belong entirely to a woman he could never have. When he’s attacked in the street and told to leave Virginia alone he decides to do exactly the opposite . . .<br /><br /> With the help of the Society for Single Ladies they set out to discover who is targeting Virginia and why.  It’s a race that will lead to the Devonshire coast a smuggling ring and a love that however perilous is worth waging countless battles . . .<br />  <br /><strong> “Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse entertain and reach into your heart.”<br /> —<em>USA Today</em> bestselling author</strong><strong>Desiree Holt </strong><br /><strong> </strong><br /><strong>“With plots deviousness and passion galore <em>Temptation Has Green Eyes</em> by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read.”<br /> —<em>Fresh Fiction</em></strong></p>