Felicity Bourne was alone, frightened and vulnerable in war-torn Spain after the sudden death of her tyrannical uncle Philip. With next to no money, connections or options, Felicity has reached the end of her tether. But just when she had thought that things couldn’t possibly get any worse for her, Felicity is set upon by a gang of marauders determined to claim her purse – and her body! However, Felicity’s cries of help are answered when she is rescued by the dashing Major Nathan Carraway.

Having spent the past couple of years on the battlefield fighting the enemy, Nathan has not had much time nor inclination for romance. Yet, when he claps eyes on Felicity he finds himself drawn to the beautiful English rose and loses no time in asking for her hand in marriage. Dangerously drawn to this handsome soldier who has changed her life, Felicity accepts his proposal and begins to look forward to spending the rest of her life married to the most handsome man she has ever met. But, Felicity’s plans for happiness are soon dashed by an evil enemy who is determined to split Felicity and Nathan up for good. Heartbroken and angry at having been deceived by the man she had grown to love, Felicity returns to England and severs all ties with her husband, disappearing into night and seeking solace in anonymity.

Felicity has asked her old friend, Lady Lydia Souden, for help and she has been working in her employ as a governess and a companion. Although many years have passed since that fateful time in Spain, Felicity has been unable to forget Nathan – and unwilling to forgive him for betraying her in the most cruel manner possible. Felicity hopes never to lay eyes on her errant husband ever again. However, fate seems to have other plans in store for her…

Nathan is back in England – and he wants answers from his runaway bride! Felicity might still be head over heels in love with him, but she will not succumb to his seduction. Yet, how can she resist the man who has been holding her heart captive for years?

As old feelings and past desires resurface, Nathan and Felicity find themselves fighting a dangerous attraction – but even more dangerous is the killer stalking their every move determined to destroy their happiness!

Sarah Mallory’s historical romances are a joy to read! Her evocation of the Regency period is spectacular, her characters believable and richly drawn and her stories utterly enchanting! In The Earl’s Runaway Bride, she has penned a superb tale skillfully imbued with heart-stopping danger, compelling emotions, powerful drama and breathtaking romance.

Wonderfully rendered, highly emotional and impossible to put down, Sarah Mallory’s The Earl’s Runaway Bride is another tour de force by this outstanding writer of historical romance!

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