JACKIE IVIE
ISBN: 0-8217-7809-9
December 2005
Zebra Books, Kensington Publishing Corp.
850 Third Avenue, New York, NY. 10022
Paperback
$5.99 US/ $7.99 Canada
350 pages
Historical
Rating:
Elise Wyndham, the widowed Duchess of Wynd, is known as the Ice Goddess; a façade
she maintains because she has no desire to ever marry again. But Elise does want to
get to know the big Scotsman, Colin McPherson, the new Duke of McGowan, for the
sake of her late sister and the tiny boy her sister left behind. Before she has a chance to
talk to the fierce Scotsman, she finds herself spiraled into events she could not prevent.
Can Elise keep from losing her heart to Colin before she has the chance to tell him the
truth? And will Colin want her when he learns the truth?
Colin McPherson is attracted to Elise from the beginning. He knows who she is, and
knows there is more to the Ice Goddess than what everyone thinks. If only he could get
her to open up to him. So when an opportunity happens, Colin goes with it and tied
himself to the beautiful lady. But Elise has secrets, and the more Colin tries to get to
know her, the more she holds herself back. What is Elise hiding, and can she ever learn
to care for Colin?
After an unfortunate accident that Colin takes advantage of, Elise finds herself married
to him. But the McPherson’s have enemies, and traveling is dangerous as they make
their way back to Colin’s home. The secrets and the past are brought out and distrust
and hatred is tearing these two apart. Can Colin and Elise get past the secrets and the
hurt to have a future, or is their relationship doomed by the past?
Ms. Ivie has created a wonderful romantic tale with some fascinating characters and
descriptive backgrounds. Taking an inventive plot with plenty of twists and turns she
weaves with these characters adds intense dialogue with plenty of sexual tension. The
end result is a fabulous romance which will truly entertain and delight you. I look forward
to Ms. Ivie’s next book.
Wateena
Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
