Desire is no respecter of class. But those who break the rules… never go unpunished. Elizabeth Eden is a fallen woman. Having borne a child out of wedlock, the doors of society are closed and no reputable bachelor will give her a second glance. Her only escape from a life of poverty and humiliation is a marriage of convenience to an aging recluse who is desperate for an heir... moreDesire is no respecter of class. But those who break the rules… never go unpunished. Elizabeth Eden is a fallen woman. Having borne a child out of wedlock, the doors of society are closed and no reputable bachelor will give her a second glance. Her only escape from a life of poverty and humiliation is a marriage of convenience to an aging recluse who is desperate for an heir.When the old Lord dies suddenly, leaving his entire fortune in her name, Countess Elizabeth finds that the world is full of possibilities for a wealthy widow. A new alliance with the right match could secure her a glorious re-entry into society. Will she choose a gentleman of rank who could restore everything she has lost? Or will her rise from the ashes be thwarted by an entirely different breed of man?Liam Thornton is a man out of place. A bastard son of a Lord, he was educated like a gentleman, until at the age of fifteen, the resentful Lady of the house stripped everything away. Twelve years later, he has nearly made peace with his fate – becoming groundskeeper for a man not unlike his father. But he will never forget, nor forgive, the coldness of society women. Not even for the new, young Countess, who now invades his every waking thought.Desire is no respecter of class. But be warned… those who break the rules… never go unpunished. FALLEN is the second book in the Agents of Ruin series and can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone story. However if you wish to avoid spoilers, it is recommended to read the series in order. Book 1 - NOTORIOUS is also available now. less
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