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Never let it be said that a Cynster male can't face up to the one unassailable truth: A successful marriage gives life its fullest meaning. To all of English society, Simon Frederick Cynster has a perfect life—one of enormous wealth and impeccable social status. His lean handsomeness turns the heads of naïve debutantes, while his sensual allure ensures he never lacks for more sophisticated partners for a night, or more, of pleasure. Yet despite all of this, Simon knows that there is something—or rather someone—missing in his life.
To achieve true contentment, Simon must find a lady accomplished enough to be his wife, someone who will spend her days as a member of one of England's most influential families ... and her nights pursuing duties of a more private—and personal—nature.
But Simon knows what to expect if he reveals his intention to choose a bride; nothing could be more tiresome than having every blushing miss on the marriage mart thrust upon him. So he discreetly begins his search at a house party at Glossup Hall . . . and is astonished that the lady who immediately captures his interest is Portia Ashford.
Simon has never considered Portia as a potential wife. He's known the raven-haired beauty since childhood; she's willfully independent and has always claimed to be uninterested in marriage. But an unexpectedly heated kiss abruptly alters the rules of their decade-long interaction. Soon they begin to long for the moments they can spend in each other's arms.
But all is not as it seems at Glossup Hall. As Simon and Portia begin to explore the depths of their mutual passion, a shocking murder is committed ... and it appears that the next victim will be Portia herself. And even more shocking than the fact that a murderer secretly walks among them is the realization that all of Simon's considerable strength and influence may not be enough to protect Portia—his once and always perfect lover . . .
Synopsis
Although living a life unencumbered by attachments has been very pleasurable, Simon Cynster realizes that fulfillment requires a wife and family of his own. But the raven-haired Portia Ashford is most definitely not the kind of bride he has in mind. She's will-fully independent and uninterested in marriage.
Yearning for children of her own, Portia has reluctantly accepted the need for a husband. Portia knows it can't be just any eligible gentleman -- and certainly not Simon Cynster. But after sharing an unexpected kiss, the battle lines abruptly change. And when a murderer strikes, nothing will ever be the same -- not for her, or the Perfect Lover. . . .
Synopsis
Simon Cynster requires a wife and family of his own. But the raven-haired Portia Ashford is not the kind of bride he has in mind. But after sharing an unexpected kiss, the battle lines abruptly change. And when a murderer strikes, nothing will ever be the same--not for her, or the Perfect Lover.
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About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science. Her hobby quickly became a career, and her series about the masterful Cynster cousins has captivated readers, making her one of the romance world's most beloved and popular authors. She has also introduced the equally unforgettable members of the Bastion Club. She currently lives in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and two daughters.