She'd die to have vengeance...
American spy Claire Brooks has sworn to avenge her brother's death at the hands of the diabolical Stanton Howard, but the villain slips from her grasp, leaving her wounded and in the custody of the Wardens of the Realm. As a Company agent, the Wardens are her sworn enemies, so Claire is surprised to be treated with a measure of kindness... moreShe'd die to have vengeance...
American spy Claire Brooks has sworn to avenge her brother's death at the hands of the diabolical Stanton Howard, but the villain slips from her grasp, leaving her wounded and in the custody of the Wardens of the Realm. As a Company agent, the Wardens are her sworn enemies, so Claire is surprised to be treated with a measure of kindness. She's even more surprised by her attraction to Alister Payne, Lord Wolfram -- a man whose physical strength isn't nearly as unsettling as his storm-cloud gaze. She will pretend to be his lover so they can lure Howard into a trap, but when the time comes will she be able to betray him to achieve her goal?
But he makes her want to live.
Alistair's heart has led him astray before -- with almost deadly consequences -- so he's determined to keep as much distance between Claire and himself as possible. Never mind that he finds her beautiful and intelligent; he knows she'd betray him in an instant to get what she wants. Still, as they chase Howard across the country, and eventually onto a sky-ship, he finds it harder and harder to deny not only his attraction to Claire, but his growing feelings for her as well.As Claire and Alistair continue their charade, the relationship becomes increasingly intimate, and the lines between what's real and what's pretend blur. When they finally discover Howard's sinister plan both are forced to choose between love and country -- and which of those things are worth dying for...*This book was originally published under the pen name Kate Cross less
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