The Louisiana Ladies Series by Shirlee Busbee

HER FURY PROMISED VENGEANCE Leonie's only interest in the despicable cad she had been forced to marry was the return of her dowry. She had not seen her husband in five years, and now Morgan Slade angrily denied there had ever been a marriage. HER PASSION PROMISED LOVE But in the cool shadows of the enchanting forest that surround Morgan Slade's elegant southern plantation, the fury of her hatred yields to the fierce hunger of unquenched longing... moreHER FURY PROMISED VENGEANCE Leonie's only interest in the despicable cad she had been forced to marry was the return of her dowry. She had not seen her husband in five years, and now Morgan Slade angrily denied there had ever been a marriage. HER PASSION PROMISED LOVE But in the cool shadows of the enchanting forest that surround Morgan Slade's elegant southern plantation, the fury of her hatred yields to the fierce hunger of unquenched longing. In the powerful arms of the dark and handsome husband she thought she despised, Leonie trembles with the sweet agony of awakened desire and helplessly surrenders to the wild, intoxicating ecstasy of blazing passion. And together they abandon themselves to the exquisite pleasure of the love their hearts cannot escape. less

Vencieron a la fatalidad y la fortuna y descubrieron un amor que selló sus destinos. Ambientada en 1814, en el exuberante esplendor verde de la región de Louisiana, ésta es la sobrecogedora historia de un amor tempestuoso entre Melissa Seymour y Dominic Slade, un hombre de demoníaca seducción. Desde el momento de conocerse, se entabla entre ellos un duelo verbal y ambos niegan sus deseos con un peligroso cruce de palabras... moreVencieron a la fatalidad y la fortuna y descubrieron un amor que selló sus destinos. Ambientada en 1814, en el exuberante esplendor verde de la región de Louisiana, ésta es la sobrecogedora historia de un amor tempestuoso entre Melissa Seymour y Dominic Slade, un hombre de demoníaca seducción. Desde el momento de conocerse, se entabla entre ellos un duelo verbal y ambos niegan sus deseos con un peligroso cruce de palabras. Pero mientras se libra la guerra entre los Estados Unidos y Gran Bretaña y a su alrededor se tejen traicioneras intrigas políticas, las pasiones ocultas estallan en una historia de amor tan turbulenta y grandiosa como la época. less

Hugh Lancaster arrives in Orleans Territory to investigate some shady dealings in his stepfather's business. He is greeted with distrust by the Creole population, his stepfather's business partners, and Micaela, the lovely niece of the major shareholder in the company. But Micaela's revulsion soon turns to fascination, and then to a passion she cannot hide... moreHugh Lancaster arrives in Orleans Territory to investigate some shady dealings in his stepfather's business. He is greeted with distrust by the Creole population, his stepfather's business partners, and Micaela, the lovely niece of the major shareholder in the company. But Micaela's revulsion soon turns to fascination, and then to a passion she cannot hide. Confronted by underhanded scheming and deadly threats, Hugh and Micaela must join forces to outwit their enemies -- and soon find themselves falling hopelessly in love. less