Rebel's Desire

Claire Barlette has been in love with her childhood friend, Ivor Bayne, for as long as she can remember. But a scandal in the powerful Bayne family tore them apart when one winter night, Ivor Bayne renounced his father and wealth and ran as far as he could. Twelve years later, he is a dashing captain and a curio hunter, whose name makes headlines across England. He is back, and Claire’s heart beats for him faster than it ever has. When he proposes, it’s a dream come true. Until she finds out that his intentions are not quite what she thought. Once upon a time, Claire Barlette was Ivor’s best friend. But when he ran away from home, he had no choice but to leave her behind. Twelve years later, Ivor Bayne comes back. But instead of an adolescent girl, he finds a stunning young woman. One glance and she captures his heart. One stolen kiss and there is no doubt in his mind what he wants—to make her his wife. A match made in heaven. Or so he thinks. Ivor realizes something is not right when the woman he falls madly in love with grows colder day by day. He hasn’t a clue what is pulling them apart. But he is determined to have her. And when they finally wed, an unspeakable happens on their wedding night. His bride runs away. They have always been good at reconciling their differences. But perhaps this time, the only thing that can save their fiery love is a tragedy…