But Dillon is now determined to learn the truth behind her quest. In its pursuit, she unleashes her feminine wiles on Dillon - to no avail. Pris knows clues to his plight can be found in the tome Dillon Caxton protects so assiduously. Her twin brother, Russell, who had quarrelled with their father and quit the family home to work with the finest racehorses, has disappeared from Newmarket. Lady Priscilla Dalloway will do anything to see what's in the Register. A stunning beauty, she affects Dillon as no other ever has, but what fascinates him even more is that this tempting young lady is clearly desperate, and equally clearly lying about wanting to see the Register to fulfill the whim of an eccentric aunt. Until Miss Priscilla Dalling erupts into his life. His standing and aloofness makes Dillon undeniably desirable to young ladies, but despite all the lures thrown his way, he remains uninterested, his attention unfixed. Now impeccably honest, his hard-won reputation zealously guarded, he's the Keeper of the Register of all racing horses in England. Years ago, an illicit scheme turned into a nefarious swindle, and only the help of his cousin, Felicity, and her husband, Demon, saved Dillon from ruin. Despite his dangerous air, Dillon is now a man of sterling reputation, but it wasn't always so. There is nothing more fascinating than a darkly handsome rake, especially one as controlled and elusive as Dillon Caxton, protégé of Demon Cynster. And in this, Stephanie Laurens's newest novel, a passionate man and a daring woman confront the ultimate question.What Price Love? This amazing clan - and their friends - are a bold, powerful group who let nothing stand in their way when it comes to matters of the heart. Handsome scion of a noble house, Adair has made a name for himself in certain circles where his powers of observation and deduction have seen him solve several serious and unsavory crimes within the ton Accompanying matter technical information on music Cataloging source TEFOD Laurens, Stephanie Dewey number 823/.92 Form of composition not applicable Format of music not applicable LC call number PR9619.3.Enter the unforgettable world of New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens, creator of the phenomenal Cynster family. Desperate, Penelope turns to the one man she knows who might help her-Barnaby Adair. But now her charges are mysteriously disappearing. Yet Penelope is anything but a pretty face in a satin gown-forceful, willful, and blunt to a fault, she has for years devoted her considerable energy and intelligence to caring for the forgotten orphans of London's sooty and seamier streets. Penelope Ashford, Portia Cynster's younger sister, has grown up with every advantage-wealth, position, and beauty. and Laurens pulls back the curtain that has hidden it from us-until now. But outside that glittering circle lay another world. ![]() especially the exclusive enclave of luxury in which the aristocracy lived in wealth and comfort. Language eng Summary New York times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens knows the world of Regency London. Aristocracy (Social class) - England - Fiction.Private investigators - England | London - 19th century - Fiction.Orphans - England | London - 19th century - Fiction.London (England) - Social life and customs - 19th century - Fiction.Kidnapping - England | London - 19th century - Fiction.Cynster family (Fictitious characters) - Fiction.Criminal investigation - England | London - 19th century - Fiction.Label Where the heart leads Title Where the heart leads Statement of responsibility Stephanie Laurens Creator Handsome scion of a noble house, Adair has made a name for himself in certain circles where his powers of observation and deduction have seen him solve several serious and unsavory crimes within the ton ![]() ![]() Summary New York times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens knows the world of Regency London.
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