Rescue is not what Jade Kendell needs when the Duke of Chadenstaed arrives on the doorstep of the Good Henry Inn. A spitfire with musical talent, Jade has been waiting for the right moment to flee her abusive stepfather and his poorly run country tavern. She plans to take her sister Ruby to London where they'll be safe at last - and Jade can pursue her dream as a pianist. Karr Alexander has other ideas. A quest to find his missing brother has led him to the inn where he finds a damsel in a battle for her life. The damsel is ...
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Rescue is not what Jade Kendell needs when the Duke of Chadenstaed arrives on the doorstep of the Good Henry Inn. A spitfire with musical talent, Jade has been waiting for the right moment to flee her abusive stepfather and his poorly run country tavern. She plans to take her sister Ruby to London where they'll be safe at last - and Jade can pursue her dream as a pianist. Karr Alexander has other ideas. A quest to find his missing brother has led him to the inn where he finds a damsel in a battle for her life. The damsel is none-too-pleased when he intervenes on her behalf. Nor when Karr informs her that he has information Jade knows his brother's whereabouts. She fiercely disputes his claim, giving Karr no choice but to take her captive - until he knows the truth of her roll in Thane's disappearance - until he knows she is safe. Protest does Jade no good as she is forced to accompany Karr Alexander back to his grand estate. But the sparks are just beginning to fly as Jade promises herself the duke will pay for his misdeeds and Karr seeks to tame a captivating minx bent on revenge.
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