The Virgin's Secret by Victoria Alexander
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(Mass Market Paperback)
- Pub. Date: April 2009
- 384pp
- Sales Rank: 11,562
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: April 2009
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Format: Mass Market Paperback, 384pp
- Sales Rank: 11,562
- ISBN-13: 9780061449475
- ISBN: 0061449474
Synopsis
Even the least sensible woman knew, upon meeting his gaze, that here was a man who was more than he might at first appear, who might steal the heart of even the most resistant woman. But oh, what a lovely theft!
Adventurer Nathanial Harrington would never steal another man's discovery. And he'd never be so dishonorable as to tempt an untouched woman into his bed . . . even one as stunningly beautiful as Gabriella Montini. Yet she intrigues him. What is her secret? Nate would do anything to find out.
Nathanial is an earl's son—but Gabriella knows he's not to be trusted! He's more than just a mere thief of hearts, he's also stolen her brother's good name. Determined to restore his reputation, she'd even masquerade as a destitute orphan and be taken into his family's home. But how can she continue her ruse when she finds herself succumbing to Nathanial's passionate charms?
Publishers Weekly
Launching a series of adventure-flavored historical romances, Alexander (Seduction of a Proper Gentleman) describes Victorian-era amateur archeology as a cutthroat business. Gabriella Montini, mourning her slain brother, is determined to continue his quest for a priceless ancient seal that could help locate the lost city of Ambropia. When Gabriella breaks into the home of a man she suspects of hiding the seal, his brother, handsome adventurer Nathaniel Harrington, catches her and insists on joining her mission. Episodes of skulking and confrontation ensue through the ballrooms, mansions and bedrooms of London. Gabriella is a likable heroine with a few secrets of her own, and Nathaniel proves easy to love. A pleasant subplot describes Gabriella's reunion with her late mother's family. Two additional seals and Nathaniel's two brothers will presumably require two sequels. (May)
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Victoria Alexander was an award-winning television reporter until she discovered fiction was much more fun than real life. She turned to writing full time and has never looked back. Victoria grew up traveling the country as an Air Force brat and is now settled in Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband, two teenaged children, and a bearded collie named Sam. She firmly believes housework is a four-letter word, there are no calories in anything eaten standing up, procrastination is an art form, and it's never too soon to panic.
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The Virgin's Secretby spitzlady
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July 03, 2009: From Back: Adventurer Nathanial Harrington would never steal another man's discovery. And he'd never be so dishonorable as to tempt an untouched woman into his bed... even one as stunningly beautiful as Gabriella Montini. Yet she intrigues him. What is her secret? Nate would do anything to find out. Nathanial is an earl's son--but Gabriell knows he's not to be trusted!
I absolutely loved this book. I unusually don't like books set in the Victorian era, but this and this series is an exception. The dialogue between Nate and Gabriella was the best I have ever read.A Different Kind of Historicalby Maggie7
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May 12, 2009: I love it when an author writes a historical romance that has nothing to do with the "TON" and the "Season". It also helped the hero was not another rake resisting love. Don't get me wrong, I like my bad boys now and then but after awhile it becomes redundant. This story had romance, comedy, mystery and a variety of interesting characters you want to get to know better. I like the family connection the Harrington's had with two main characters from one of my favorite books of Victoria's, "The Perfect Wife". Can't wait to read the next in the series, hope it's about Sterling.
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