

“The novel soars most in the moments where we see Phillip and Ben’s love propel them to find understanding with other members of their families.

slowly unfolds into an unforgettable love story that manages to be both sweetly romantic and sizzlingly sensual at the same time, demonstrating once again why Sebastian is one of the brightest new stars in the romance genre.” (Booklist (starred review)) “Sebastian’s latest elegantly and eloquently written Regency historical. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. In the midst of runaway children, a plot to blackmail Ben’s family, and torturous nights of pleasure, Ben and Phillip must decide if a safe life is worth losing the one thing that makes them come alive. The unexpected presence of the cheerful, adorable vicar sets his world on its head and now he can’t seem to live without Ben’s winning smiles or devastating kisses. But his children have driven off a succession of governesses and tutors and he must set things right. Phillip can’t wait to leave England’s shores and be back on his ship, away from the grief that haunts him.

