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Enter
the unforgettable world of New York Times bestselling author Stephanie
Laurens, creator of the phenomenal Cynster family. This amazing
clan - and their friends - are a bold, powerful group who let nothing
stand in their way when it comes to matters of the heart. And in
this, Stephanie Laurens's newest novel, a passionate man and a daring
woman confront the ultimate question...What Price Love?
There
is nothing more fascinating than a darkly handsome rake, especially
one as controlled and elusive as Dillon Caxton, protégé
of Demon Cynster. Despite his dangerous air, Dillon is now a man
of sterling reputation, but it wasn't always so. Years ago, an illicit
scheme turned into a nefarious swindle, and only the help of his
cousin, Felicity, and her husband, Demon, saved Dillon from ruin.
Now impeccably honest, his hard-won reputation zealously guarded,
he's the Keeper of the Register of all racing horses in England.
His standing and aloofness makes Dillon undeniably desirable to
young ladies, but despite all the lures thrown his way, he remains
uninterested, his attention unfixed.
Until
Miss Priscilla Dalling erupts into his life. A stunning beauty,
she affects Dillon as no other ever has, but what fascinates him
even more is that this tempting young lady is clearly desperate,
and equally clearly lying about wanting to see the Register to fulfill
the whim of an eccentric aunt.
Lady
Priscilla Dalloway will do anything to see what's in the Register.
Her twin brother, Russell, who had quarrelled with their father
and quit the family home to work with the finest racehorses, has
disappeared from Newmarket. Pris knows clues to his plight can be
found in the tome Dillon Caxton protects so assiduously.
In
its pursuit, she unleashes her feminine wiles on Dillon - to no
avail. But Dillon is now determined to learn the truth behind her
quest. Exploiting the powerful attraction that flares between them,
he succeeds in convincing Pris to tell him all, to trust him with
her twin's life. Together, Dillon and Pris locate Rus, only to discover
that his life is threatened by the perpetrators of a massive betting
swindle, from whom he's escaped.
The
time is ripe for Dillon to repay old debts by helping another as
he himself was helped. Assisted by Demon, Felicity, and Barnaby
Adair, Dillon and Pris embark on a journey riddled with danger -
and undeniable passion - as they seek to overturn the swindle and
expose the deadly perpetrators. And along the way they discover
the answer to that age old question: What price love?
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