‘I will not become a rich man’s plaything!’ Threatened with an unwelcome marriage, Claire Davenport flees to the wilds of Yorkshire. There, the darkly enigmatic Marcus Edenbridge, Viscount Destermere, comes to her rescue – and employs her as governess to his orphaned niece. Finding his brother’s killer has all but consumed Marcus until Claire enters his life. Her innocent beauty and quick mind are an irresistible combination, but she is forbidden fruit. It’s not until their secrets plunge them both into danger that Marcus realises he cannot let happiness slip through his fingers again…
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Over six years ago I retired early from teaching at the age of fifty one and took up writing full time. Having received my share of rejection slips I am now enjoying modest success with non-fiction, being a regular contributor to Reflections, a Derbyshire lifestyle magazine, and having had work published in Writing Magazine and Writers' News. On the fiction front I have a historical romance under consideration at Harlequin: it's the third version so far and I'm very grateful for the help and encouragement received from their editorial staff. Their stamina and patience are truly remarkable.
In order to write I think one also has to read. The two seem to me to be closely linked. My taste in reading material is eclectic but I particularly enjoy historical fiction - everything from Georgette Heyer and Alison Weir to the Bronte sisters and Emile Zola. I think his Germinal is one of the finest books ever written.
When not pressing a hot keyboard I enjoy cinema, theatre, travel, and walking the Peak District in the company of my husband, Brian.
