The Captain's Lady (Legacy of Love Large Print)

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Summary: ' Intense' is the word for this wonderful romance
Review: This is the first of 5 books about the Schuyler men who each met their destiny in their women. The Captain's Lady opened with Gerard Schuyler, scion of the rich and illustious Schuyler family in New York, was back from England for his grandfather's funeral. The old man was said to be the richest man on earth.He was astounded to find Mrs. Victoria Slade, rumoured mistress of his grandfather, present at the funeral. He was further shocked and infuriated to learn at the will-reading that he was the sole inheritor of his grandfather's huge fortune on the condition that he wedded the notorious Torry Slade. Further incidents pushed him into this marriage of convenience for their mutual benefits. At first, he felt nothing but contempt for this piece of fluff, who strangely, was head of a small newspaper. She was young and beautiful, sophisticated, refined but very independent.He was attractive in a rugged, virile way, exuding masculine charm. The chemistry between them was very strong so that they became unavoidably drawn to each other. Gerard found his feelings gradually changed from disdain to intrigue, then from desire to admiratiion, infatuation, love and obssession. Torry, although slowly falling in love, could still contain her emotions. But Gerard, a seasoned rake, who could have any woman he wanted, found himself wanting only one woman, the woman he was married to but could not have. He was in agony.He would do anything for her and to get her. He fought a duel to defend her honor and grovelled at her feet begging for her mercy. he wanted only her --- Torry --- to be his wife and partner in life, not in name only . The passion is so intense that I held my breath and only when Torry finally accepted him did I let out a sigh of relief. I highly recommend this book.

Rating:
Summary: ' Intense' is the word for this wonderful romance
Review: This is the first of 5 books about the Schuyler men who each met their destiny in their women. The Captain's Lady opened with Gerard Schuyler, scion of the rich and illustious Schuyler family in New York, was back from England for his grandfather's funeral. The old man was said to be the richest man on earth.He was astounded to find Mrs. Victoria Slade, rumoured mistress of his grandfather, present at the funeral. He was further shocked and infuriated to learn at the will-reading that he was the sole inheritor of his grandfather's huge fortune on the condition that he wedded the notorious Torry Slade. Further incidents pushed him into this marriage of convenience for their mutual benefits. At first, he felt nothing but contempt for this piece of fluff, who strangely, was head of a small newspaper. She was young and beautiful, sophisticated, refined but very independent.He was attractive in a rugged, virile way, exuding masculine charm. The chemistry between them was very strong so that they became unavoidably drawn to each other. Gerard found his feelings gradually changed from disdain to intrigue, then from desire to admiratiion, infatuation, love and obssession. Torry, although slowly falling in love, could still contain her emotions. But Gerard, a seasoned rake, who could have any woman he wanted, found himself wanting only one woman, the woman he was married to but could not have. He was in agony.He would do anything for her and to get her. He fought a duel to defend her honor and grovelled at her feet begging for her mercy. he wanted only her --- Torry --- to be his wife and partner in life, not in name only . The passion is so intense that I held my breath and only when Torry finally accepted him did I let out a sigh of relief. I highly recommend this book.