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Scandal Becomes Her Paperback – July 1 2007

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From one of the most beloved voices in romance comes a lush new novel of a chance meeting, a forced marriage-and the surprise of a love so passionate it cannot be denied. Set against the backdrop of Regency London and the English countryside, New York Times bestselling author Shirlee Busbee's return to historical romance is a triumph readers will treasure. Love Is Sweetest When It's Unexpected Nell Anslowe and Julian, Earl of Wyndham, are an unlikely couple in every respect. Injured in a riding accident ten years ago, Nell was left with a fiance who abandoned their engagement, a slight limp, terrifying nightmares, and the firm belief that she will never marry. The abrupt end of Julian's unhappy marriage formed his resolve to remain a bachelor until the end of his days. But as Julian chases down his reckless stepsister, he seeks shelter from a summer storm in a cottage-and finds it occupied by Nell, who has escaped from a fortune-seeking libertine bent on carrying her off to Gretna Green. Discovered together by Nell's family, the couple's hasty wedding is the only way to save Nell from scandal-but the polite union each of them expects blossoms into something much more powerful . . . Busbee's sweeping new novel delves into the souls of a man and a woman too wounded to believe in love-and too passionate to deny the truth in their hearts. "One of the best romantic writers of our time" -Affaire de Coeur "Every romance author alive owes Shirlee Busbee a huge debt . . . now she is back and better than ever" -New York Times bestselling author, Julia Quinn
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  1. Book 1 of 6
    Becomes Her
  2. Print length
    368 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Kensington Trade
  5. Publication date
    July 1 2007
  6. Dimensions
    13.97 x 2.34 x 21.59 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0821780247
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0821780244
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At 29, Miss Nell Anslowe is viewed as "on the shelf" by Regency society. Ten years earlier, an accident damaged her leg and left her suffering from strange and disturbing dreams. She has been content spending time with her doting family, so she takes little heed of Lord Tynedale, knowing his interest in her stems only from her status as an heiress. What she does not count on is Lord Tynedale's desperation to keep from bankruptcy. He kidnaps her, and only quick thinking and a storm save her. Julian Weston, Earl of Wyndham, is on a fool's errand when his horse bolts, and he takes refuge in the same abandoned building in which Nell is hiding. They are discovered and forced to wed. The challenge of their unexpected marriage is overshadowed by Nell's dreams and the discovery that the sick and brutal visions may actually be happening in real life. Busbee seamlessly meshes Regency romance with haunting suspense, keeping fans riveted to the end. Engelmann, Patty

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Trade (July 1 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0821780247
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0821780244
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 340 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.34 x 21.59 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 267 ratings

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Shirlee Busbee

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Author of historical and modern romance, Shirlee Busbee has enjoyed tremendous success since her first novel, Gypsy Lady was published in 1977.

Shirlee's books have been translated into numerous languages and she is a household name to romance readers world-wide.

Married to her best friend, Howard Busbee, Shirlee and Howard enjoy their life in Northern California on their ranch.

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EAD
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put the book down!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2016
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This is a first reading this author's work. I thoroughly enjoyed the action, romance and the drama. Also possibly the villain returning in the next book, which I will have to see.
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Marie M
5.0 out of 5 stars "A Murder Mystery"
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2013
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Heiress Eleanor "Nell" Anslowe, at eighteen and in her first season, was betrothed to Lord Gillard. Lord Gillard was the catch of the season, the eldest son of the Duke of Bethune and heir to his father's dukedom. Nell went horseback riding on her favorite horse. Her horse stumbled, and both leaped over the edge of a cliff. By the time Nell was found, she was hanging on the edge unconscious. Nell suffered from a leg injury that left her with a limp, and nightmares. Sir Edward gave Lord Gillard an opportunity: If he wanted to end the engagement, he would understand. Lord Gillard jumped at the chance and ended the engagement.

Nell never remembered the accident that occurred ten-years ago. It was never clear what caused Nell's horse to stumble over the edge of the cliff. Ten years later, at twenty-nine, her nightmares haven't stopped; they've become more persistent and more powerful. Lord Tynedale gambled away his estates and become desperate. He kidnapped Nell from her bedroom in the middle of the worse rain storm. Lord Tynedale's plan was to compromise Nell and be forced to marry her. He didn't have any plans to head to Gretna Green, Scotland, for a quick marriage. A bolt of lightning hit near the horses. They screamed and the curricle turned over and ended up in a ditch. Nell managed to escape Lord Tynedale and ran into the woods. Nell saw a rundown cottage and took shelter there to keep warm. Sir Edward knew who abducted Nell! Edward and his three sons went out in the storm looking for Lord Tyndale and his carriage. They found Lord Tynedale's empty curricle overturned, with nobody nearby.

Lord Julian Wyndham the Tenth, thirty-eight years old and a widower for six-years, had vowed never to remarry, but understands that he needs an heir. His step-mother Lady Diana has been nagging him since his father died to marry again. Lady Diana's concern is that she'll be out on the street with her seventeen-year old daughter Elizabeth. Julian has taken on the responsibility for his step-mother and step-sister. When Elizabeth didn't come home that night, Lady Diana went hysterical and insisted she ran off to marry Captain Carver. Julian, cursing the storm, went after his step-sister and Captain Carver, before they reached Scotland. A bolt of lightning spooked Julian's horse, whose swift kick landed Julian on the muddy ground. With lightning all around him, Julian sought shelter in an abandoned toll keeper's cottage. Nell was sleeping in the backroom and didn't hear Julian moving around in the front room. The next morning, Nell woke up heard noises. Julian was physically attractive to Nell and tried to kiss her and they both fell on the floor Julian on top of her. Just as that was happening, Sir Edwards and his three sons walked in all drew their guns. Julian couldn't believe what he was saying, he offered to marry Nell. Fate seems to have other ideas.

There were many secondary characters like Julian's first cousin Charles. In the Second Book in the series, Charles will have his own story. The Julian character role is gentle and kind with understanding and a great personality. He has a sense of humor when it comes to his great father who has numerous illegitimate children that are his uncles and aunts. There are many things going on in the plot; a murder mystery and Nell's clairvoyance since her accident. A wonderful love story between Nell and Julian, their love and her trust grew stronger throughout the book.

I recommend.
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Ray
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, yet slow, story
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022
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Ms. Busbee definitely created a very entertaining, intense story. She drew lovely, well-crafted characters. Julian (H) is a sweetie :) and Nell is a fighter. Marcus is my fave, and I can't wait for his story.

I'm not a huge fan of authors leaving things on a cliffhanger as an obvious tie-in to the series. Also, her pacing was a bit slow. It dragged in places, at some points sharply detracting from the crisp, sharp storytelling. Overall, it was a good story.
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Chris
4.0 out of 5 stars Summer vacation read
Reviewed in Germany on May 27, 2011
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In the past, Shirlee Busbee was a good read to me and I was thrilled to read her again after a long hiatus. The current book is well written and entertaining.
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jacqui
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2014
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first book I have read by Shirley Busbee, and about to get the next one,brilliant story so different from what you normally get with this genre definitely worth five stars
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