title: The Velvet Glove
author: Stratton, Rebecca
description: "Marry? But I don't want a husband!"
  
  Laurette made the declaration firmly--as if trying to convince herself, as well as Nuri, that it was true.
  
  In fact, ever since Ian, the handsome British diplomat, had offered her love and a return to England, Laurette's thoughts were confused.
  
  How could she leave Turkey and her adopted family? And especially Nuri. Nuri, whom she found aggravating and fought with; Nuri, whom she had just discovered she loved! Could he possibly love her, too?
  
  Hero: Nuri Kayaman
  Heroine: Laurette Kearn