Review
Adrian Ashe came to Delacourte to take up his title as Earl of Haverford. Upon getting there, however, he finds that there are a couple of situations that he must deal with before revealing his identity to his fellow gentry and the commoners of his district. It seems that the coal miners are taking quite a beating in the run-down mines owned by the area noblemen. There has even been a death, that of the one man who had dared to speak out against the conditions of the mines, attempting to lead the miners in the demand for reform. The other problem he faces is even more infuriating and frustrating than a murder. Her name is Lady Elise Danforth, a widow and the greatest friend the poor miners have in the gentry. She strives for improvement in her own mine and lectures her good neighbors on the folly of letting their mines get into such a state. Elise is also breathtakingly beautiful, redheaded, and full of passion. It is all Adrian can do to keep his mind on maintaining his impersonation of a less-than-common coal miner. It is all Elise can do to keep her mind on her work with the miners and off such an uncommon lowly stranger. Between accidents at the mines, the attraction between Elise and Adrian grows hotter. Intimate encounters and subtle innuendo, cocky smiles and wide emerald eyes, all make for an exciting journey down a very dangerous path. Christina Cordaire's latest combines rampant desire with treachery and deceit. Loving a Lowly Stranger has vivid characters, and its plot is tremendously invigorating. This is a fast-paced, well-devised, and well-heated romance!Christina Cordaire braves storms, mining tragedies, and wild passions providing this heart-warming thriller! Characters so hot they sizzle in the rain! Elise and Adrian simply leap from the pages! A rocket-ride! Fast-paced and exciting with a brazen attitude!Karen Ellington --
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This is the first historical romance award-winning author Christina Cordaire has written for us, and what a debut it is. What I like best about Chris's work, and what I think she does so well in "Loving a Lowly Stranger," is give the reader valuable information (either historical facts or social commentary) without detracting from a wonderful story and romance. This book is set in a small mining village in England, and poignantly depicts the plight of coal miners, the difficulties and dangers they face. And she has created a hero to die for in Adrian Ashe, who becomes a champion of the workers by posing as a miner, even though he is actually the owner. The spark and sizzle of Adrian, and our heroine, Elise Danforth, is not to be missed.
Shauna Summers, Senior Editor
