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Lady Elinor wants nothing to do with love. Her arranged marriageand one glorious but ill-fated kiss with a handsome footmancured her of any romantic notions shed ever entertained. Now a widow, all Elinor plans to do is rebuild her lifewithout a man in it. She certainly has no intention of falling for the charming and entirely too tempting American who seems so determined to win her favor
Stephen Worth is no longer the impoverished footman who lost everything because of the impulsive actions of a reckless young lady. Having reinvented himself long ago, his sole focus now is revenge. Hell do whatever it takes to exact a pound of flesh from all who wronged him so long ago. And if that means ruining the lovely Elinor in the process? So be it.
But its not long before Elinor finds herself drawn to Stephen despite her best intentionsand before Stephen starts to wonder if maybe a life with Elinor is worth more than his revenge.
Can Stephen and Elinor overcome their painful pasts and take a second chance on love? Or is the cost of trust simply more than theyre willing to pay?
Praise for The Outcasts: "Spencer's brilliant and original tale of the high seas bursts with wonderfully real protagonists, plenty of action, and passionate romance." ★Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
"Fans of Amanda Quick's early historicals will find much to savor." ★Booklist STARRED REVIEW
"Sexy, witty, and fiercely entertaining." ★Kirkus STARRED REVIEW
"[A] suavely sophisticated hero with sex appeal to spare, and a cascade of lushly detailed love scenes give Spencer's dazzling debut its deliciously fun retro flavor." ★Booklist STARRED REVIEW
Genre: Historical Romance
Stephen Worth is no longer the impoverished footman who lost everything because of the impulsive actions of a reckless young lady. Having reinvented himself long ago, his sole focus now is revenge. Hell do whatever it takes to exact a pound of flesh from all who wronged him so long ago. And if that means ruining the lovely Elinor in the process? So be it.
But its not long before Elinor finds herself drawn to Stephen despite her best intentionsand before Stephen starts to wonder if maybe a life with Elinor is worth more than his revenge.
Can Stephen and Elinor overcome their painful pasts and take a second chance on love? Or is the cost of trust simply more than theyre willing to pay?
Praise for The Outcasts: "Spencer's brilliant and original tale of the high seas bursts with wonderfully real protagonists, plenty of action, and passionate romance." ★Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
"Fans of Amanda Quick's early historicals will find much to savor." ★Booklist STARRED REVIEW
"Sexy, witty, and fiercely entertaining." ★Kirkus STARRED REVIEW
"[A] suavely sophisticated hero with sex appeal to spare, and a cascade of lushly detailed love scenes give Spencer's dazzling debut its deliciously fun retro flavor." ★Booklist STARRED REVIEW
Genre: Historical Romance
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