Handsome, wealthy, and well-born, Jonas Tallent has everything a gentleman needs to enjoy London society to the fullest - and he has. He's played cards until dawn, flirted with eligible young ladies, and made love to some ineligible ones. But now he's restless, bored with the mindless frivolity and careless pleasure, so its with a sense of relief that he takes up the reins of his family's estate in rural Devon. His most pressing need is to hire a new manager for the inn--the center of village life. Such a small task, yet he discovers few decent applicants are willing to live in a quiet country backwater. Then genteel but impoverished Miss Emily Beauregard applies for the position. Jonas's initial response is an emphatic "no!" Ladies, especially one as attractive as Emily, belong in the ballroom or the bedroom, not running an inn. But with no alternatives, he grudgingly allows Emily to try, and she rapidly proves herself worthy, resurrecting the inn with tact and skill. But Em has a secret. Its not only the need to provide for herself and her orphaned siblings that has brought her to Devon. She's surreptitiously searching for a family treasure hidden in the village, the only clues to its location a cryptic rhyme handed down through the generations. Emily is determined to solve the puzzle, find the treasure and reinstate her family to its rightful place in society. Yet Em hasn't bargained on Jonas. His experience is temptation, his attentions irresistible, and he's determined to aid her in her quest. He eventually persuades her to trust him, and together they unravel the clues . But someone else is watching, waiting, and once the family legacy is unearthed, the villain strikes, threatening Em, her family, and the love she and Jonas have discovered in each others' arms.
ISBN:2147483647
Author:Stephanie Laurens
Carson Kanyi –
Captivating!!…so hard to put the book down!just love it
Nyawira Gachahi –
You have no idea what you just brought to life! I love how easy it is to relate to Ami as she goes through the motions. The story is intriguing, it’s beautiful and relatable to our daily lives.
After this read, I am positive of two things:
One, I have just met the newest, finest African Author.
Two, avid reader or not, this is a well written, fast and easy read.
Judy Wangui –
It’s an intriguing story, I can read it again and again there is no boring chapter.
Caroline Gachahi –
It’s the flow,romance and the intensity of emotions. By the end of my read I wanted more….still do.
Caroline Gachahi –
For me, it was the flow and how relatable the book is across various age groups. With a tight schedule, trust me I always created time to read a chapter and at the end, I wanted more…. I still do.
Keshi –
Form the very first page, this book held me hostage. Couldn’t put it down until I was done. Beautifully written!!!!
Stella –
One of the best African books I have read so far, for romantic fanatics who love a touch of mystery and suspense, this should be in your library.
Damaris –
Quite a good read, intriguing and romantic. It kept me glued on the pages, I couldn’t put it down the suspense comes out so well from one chapter to the next I just wanted to know what’s next and that’s how I read the book in 2 afternoons. Book well thought out!
Susan Ndegwa –
What a read.i couldn’t wait to put my baby down to sleep and continue reading.amazing love story funny and heart warming.You are able to relieve yourself off stress by reading this novel.cant wait for what you have in store for us next.
Regina K –
An amazing read right here, once you start, you cannot stop!
I love it! keeps me smiling all through a chapter….
smwlmugo –
The best romantic book ever. Make sure you have enough time reading coz when you start you you won’t get time to rest because of its sweetness. Thanks Wanjiru M Thuku for this
Charmant –
I really enjoyed the reading, one of my best
karanijosephine –
This is a book that takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions, places and events. Make sure you have no pending jobs because once you start reading, you will not put it down till you turn the last page.
Joy Moraa –
This is hands down. One of the most thrilling books I have read so far.
thuku.kariuki –
A very lovely read. Never a dull moment when reading this one.
puritymurage88 –
Intriguing, a beauty to behold, highly romantic!