The men of the Bastion Club are powerful, loyal, and not averse to
overcoming danger if they must. Now, after years of loyal service to the
Crown, they each -- one by one -- must face that greatest danger of all
...love.
The last of his line, Jack, Baron Warnefleet, has fled London after
nearly being compromised into marrying a dreadful female. Turning his
back on the entire notion of marriage, he rides home to the estate he
has not seen for years, determined to set in motion an alternative
course of action.
But then in the lane before his gate, Jack rescues a startlingly
beautiful lady from a menacing, unmanageable horse. However, while he
begins by taking command, the lady continues by taking it back. Lady
Clarice Altwood is no meek and mild miss. She is the very antithesis of
thewoolly-headed young ladies Jack has rejected as not for him. Clarice
is delectably attractive, beyond eligible, undeniably capable, and
completely unforgettable. Why on earth is she rusticating in the
country?
That enigma is compounded by mystery, and it's quickly clear thatClarice
is in danger. Jack must use every ounce of his cunning and wit to
protect this highly independent and richly passionate woman ... who has
so quickly stolen his heart.