Product Description

For the first time in her sheltered life, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril. Her father is in the Colonies on business, but is far overdue coming home. Thus, Larissa is left to handle the rumours of her family's bankruptcy, panicking creditors pounding on her door and eviction. On top of all that, she must now contend with her enigmatic would-be "benefactor" - Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor - who would be the first to admit that it is more than the Yuletide spirit of goodwill that has inspired his generosity. Vincent had previously sworn righteous vengeance on Larissa's family...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #527068 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-11
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .95" h x 4.22" w x 6.77" l, .38 pounds
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 352 pages

From AudioFile
Laural Merlington enhances this satisfying tale of revenge, love, and forgiveness with her rich narration. When Baron of Windsmoor Vincent Everett plots to use the lovely Larissa Ascott in his attempt to ruin her father, he doesn't plan on falling in love--an emotion he never experienced as a neglected child. The Baron must overcome his own weaknesses and make amends for his deceitful actions before more lives are destroyed. Merlington is exceptional in her portrayal of the naive Larissa, with the listener experiencing both the passion and bitterness of her complicated affair. K.M.D. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

From Booklist
Bent on revenge, Vincent Everett will stop at nothing to destroy the man he believes destroyed his brother. In fact, he will go so far as to evict his enemy's ill son and daughter just before the holidays. Appalled by his employer's heartlessness, Everett's secretary quits after serving the eviction notice, forcing Everett to reevaluate his cruel act. Then, upon seeing Larissa Ascot, his beautiful and innocent victim, Everett decides to take her virtue as another way to punish her father but finds that he is drawn to her in a way no other woman has ever captivated him. Everett moves both young Ascots into his own home where he finds friendship and family warmth for the first time. He eventually evokes such passion in Larissa that she surrenders her virginity, assuming he means to marry her and not knowing that she has unwittingly fallen in with his plans to ruin her missing father. But, as is fitting in a holiday story and a romance, all is well that ends well. Lindsey's latest is not as powerful or passionate as many of her previous romances, but her fans will devour it happily just the same. Diana Tixier Herald
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