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AS AN EARL DESIRES by Lorraine Heath

"Excellent romance with complex characters."

By: Lorraine Heath

Genres: Romance Historical

Posted: March 18, 2005

Camilla, the Countess of Sachse, surrounds herself with superficial friends and maintains an icy distance with society. As the innocent wife of the abusive Earl of Sachse, Camilla survived by manipulating the truth and adapting to the reality. After the earl's death, Camilla charms society by becoming an exemplary hostess while maintaining her cool demeanor. Using her knowledge of society, she tutors the new earl. While finding an acceptable wife for the earl, Camilla will cement her future by marrying a duke.

Archie Warner, who recently inherited the title of the Earl of Sachse, bristles under the aristocracy's false façade. Until a short time ago, Archie taught school in a small village, where he found contentment bantering with his family and neighbors. His new life is unpleasant as people rarely look beyond his title. Camilla's presence makes it bearable. When Camilla drops the barriers that surround her, he catches a glimpse of the woman she hides from the world. This challenges and intrigues him.

Camilla has her secrets and refuses Archie's attempts to unlock her hidden world. His greatest challenge will be to teach her to trust and learn to dream again.

Ms. Heath excels in this engaging read with complex characters, who struggle to overcome adversity. Readers will find AS AN EARL DESIRES a poignant and touching tale.

Book Summary

To Wed for Duty?

The seventh Earl of Sachse has only recently gained his title, but he already knows his duty: to wed one of the debutantes thrust under his nose at every turn. But he is interested in one woman only: coolly beautiful, maddeningly remote Camilla. Known throughout London as a force to be reckoned with, she has made it clear it is her pleasure to tutor the dashing earl in the ways of society, even offering to find him the perfect bride.

To Wed for Love?

But he is determined that it is Camilla who will share his marriage bed. He tantalizes her with his caresses and soothes her with his kisses. But why does she resist him so, when she obviously yearns to surrender to his single- minded pursuit? Then, Camilla's hidden past comes to light, bearing consequences neither ever expected. Soon, he will discover the secret that haunts her lovely eyes and will make a decision that will change their lives forever.

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As An Earl Desires by Lorraine Heath

As An Earl Desires

by: Lorraine Heath

The Lost Lords #1

Avon
April 1, 2005
Featuring: Camilla, the Countess of Sachse; Archie Warner
384 pages
ISBN: 0060529474
EAN: 9780060529475
Paperback

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