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His Captive Lady
Anne Gracie

Fans of strong, rugged heroes won't be able to resist the Devil Riders—four brave soldiers back from war, forced to make their way in a new world. Now, Anne Gracie introduces Harry Morant, who—despite his vow to never fall in love—finds himself captivated by an elusive lady...

Harry Morant's tough, strong exterior hides a badly scarred heart. The natural son of an earl, high-born ladies have only one use for him—in the bedchamber. Now, after eight years at war, Harry's breeding racehorses and planning a practical, unemotional marriage. But when he buys a new estate, Harry's careful plans are threatened by an unexpected passion for—of all things—an earl's daughter.

Lady Helen Freymore is not interested. A lifetime of lies has brought Nell to the brink of ruin. Trapped by poverty and scandal, she trusts no man; she has her own, secret quest of the heart. Harry's pursuit of her, however, is relentless. Forced into a marriage she never sought, she soon finds herself powerfully drawn to this masterful but gentle soldier. But as Christmas draws near, Nell's secret past threatens to shatter their newfound happiness...

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(Devil Riders #2)
Berkley (Sensation), September 2008
ISBN #0425223248
336 pages Paperback
$7.99