Blind in one eye, she was the cripple whom no one saw any true value in-at least, not in the way one was valued in the streets. Gus nudged his head against her legs and purred.Īll these years, Gertrude had been known as the weak Killoran. The only one to pay her any heed was the grey tabby at her feet. Her quiet words were less of a command and more of a statement, and their whispery-soft quality lent the order an air of weakness. “I have it.” All the while the servants, so very focused on their work, continued on, methodical in their task. Stacks of fine wool trousers and jackets alongside tattered scraps better fit for a street urchin. Small garments packed up, to be gone forevermore. Gertrude Killoran stared blankly at the maids folding shirts and garments and placing them in neat piles upon an immaculate four-poster bed. This would be a physical loss felt throughout the club, leaving the unlikely home silent in ways it had never been. proving, once more, mothers always know best! When money was tight, you made sure I still always had a romance novel in my hands.Īnd when, years later, I was a grown woman and a mom myself with books I’d written just sitting on my computer, you were the first to tell me I should really “indie publish” them. No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher.Īmazon, the Amazon logo, and Montlake Romance are trademarks of, Inc., or its affiliates. Text copyright © 2019 by Christi Caldwell Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. “One of Caldwell’s strengths is creating deep, sympathetic characters, and this book is no exception. This is Christi Caldwell at her absolute best!” “Two people so very broken in different ways, and their journey to becoming whole again.
New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh Readers will be left panting, craving, and rooting for their favorite characters as unexpected lovers find their happy ending.” “Christi Caldwell is a master of words and The Hellion is so descriptive and vibrant that she redefines high definition. The chemistry between the protagonists is seductive and palpable, with their family history of hatred played against their personal similarities and growing attraction to create an atmospheric and captivating romance.” “In addition to a strong plot, this story boasts actualized characters whose personal demons are clear and credible.
Caldwell’s more realistic version of London is a particularly gripping backdrop for this enemies-to-lovers romance, and it’s heartening to read a story where love triumphs even in the darkest places.” “Christi Caldwell’s The Vixen shows readers a darker, grittier version of Regency London than most romance novels.
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