Marrying Winterborne

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas Summary: A ruthless tycoon Savage ambition has brought common-born Rhys Winterborne vast wealth and success. In business and beyond, Rhys gets exactly what he wants. And from the moment he meets the shy, aristocratic Lady Helen Ravenel, he is determined to possess her. If he must take her virtue to ensure she marries him, so much the better . . . A sheltered beauty Helen has had little contact with the glittering, cynical world of London society. Yet Rhys’s determined seduction awakens an intense mutual passion. Helen’s gentle upbringing belies a stubborn conviction that only she can tame her unruly husband. As Rhys’s enemies conspire against them, Helen must trust him with her darkest secret. The risks are unthinkable . . . the reward, a lifetime of incomparable bliss. And it all begins with… Marrying Winterborne Angie’s comments: Marrying Winterborne is the second book in the Ravenels series, and in the first book Cold-Hearted Rake, Helen is portrayed as delicate. However, in this book, Helen is revealed as a particularly strong character, and I enjoyed reading how she made her happily-ever-after happen. Recommended for fans of Lisa Kleypas and historical romance. Request this item