num_pages: 415
description: A rogue nobleman a rescued lady and revenge undone by romance all play a part in New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnstons irresistible novel of best-laid plots delicious deception and unexpected passion. Two years have passed since Josie Wentworth was bought from the Sioux for a gold watch and whisked back to England by Marcus Wharton the Duke of Blackthorne. When Marcus breaks his promise to return Josie to America she ends up as a maid in the home of his charming but neglected nephews. Once Josies long-lost family finds her however the suddenly wealthy heiress sets out to save the two boys from their indifferent uncleand teach the duke a lesson in honor. Learning that Marcus is seeking a rich American bride to save his estate Josie plots to catch his eyecertain hell never recognize the beauty shes become as the ragged captive he rescued. But Josie doesnt wager on her marital charade taking a tender turn as the nobleman shes despised for years proves to be a very different man than shes imagined. And theres no denying his passionate caresses as she falls deeper under the spell of a husband determined to claim her heart.
language: English
title: Blackthorne's Bride
publisher: Dell