Published: Aug. 17, 2011
Words: 80,597 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466198326

Short description

Christina Smith is disguising herself as a boy. When handsome Merrick Hasting rescues her and offers her a position in his home, she is eternally grateful and looks up to him as a big brother. But there's one problem. She wants him as her lover. But he's already in love with another woman.

Extended description

Worldly and influential, Merrick William Hasting, Earl of Huntingdon, is the catch of the season. It is expected of him to propose the belle of the ton. On his way to his country estate, Merrick saves a youth name Chris from being beaten to death and takes him to his grand home. Suddenly, Merrick begins to feel an undercurrent of emotions toward Chris, emotions he has lost since the mysterious death of his wife. Not to mention an attraction of the sexual type so powerful, he thinks he has gone mad. The desire is entirely unnatural and against God’s rule of nature, and he must at all cost annihilate his sinful craving.

Shy and loyal to her boot, Christina Smith is disguising herself as a lad in order to protect herself and her family. After Merrick has saved her and fostered her in his home, her devotion and love for him knows no bound. She, however, is very confused and hurt when he starts pushing her away after the arrival of his guests. She knows those vile, scheming beautiful w.. (Read more) Worldly and influential, Merrick William Hasting, Earl of Huntingdon, is the catch of the season. It is expected of him to propose the belle of the ton. On his way to his country estate, Merrick saves a youth name Chris from being beaten to death and takes him to his grand home. Suddenly, Merrick begins to feel an undercurrent of emotions toward Chris, emotions he has lost since the mysterious death of his wife. Not to mention an attraction of the sexual type so powerful, he thinks he has gone mad. The desire is entirely unnatural and against God’s rule of nature, and he must at all cost annihilate his sinful craving.

Shy and loyal to her boot, Christina Smith is disguising herself as a lad in order to protect herself and her family. After Merrick has saved her and fostered her in his home, her devotion and love for him knows no bound. She, however, is very confused and hurt when he starts pushing her away after the arrival of his guests. She knows those vile, scheming beautiful women are competing for his hand in marriage, and she uses her wits and tricks to protect him. Trying to convince the stubborn man so, however, is very hard indeed, especially where his heart is concern.
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Tags

historical fiction, regency romance, romance novel, fiction novel, love and sex, historical regency, novel about love, novel about victorian england, novel about forbidden love, romance about unrequited love

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Reviews

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Review by: aase irene sullivan on March 27, 2013 : (no rating)
I loved it. the story of Merrick and Chris/Christina very well written ,funny and moving. I will recommend it to readers wit a love of historic romance.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: asjahstrina on Jan. 18, 2013 :
Sweet ! It was very innocent and lovely .
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: M.Sara Forleo on Jan. 15, 2013 :
Awww! This book was so sweet! The whole story was amazing! I enjoyed it so much!
I loved Merrick, with his burning desire within him, that protectivness and possessivness toward Chris/Christina.
I liked Christina a lot, with her toughness, her love for life, her sweetness, her protectivness and possessicness toward Merrick even when she was supposed to be a boy and he wasn't hers yet.
I liked Tyson's sweetness and love for Christina.
I liked very much Max and his loyalty and friendship with Merrick, and how well he has always treated Chris/Christina. Even when he knew she wasn't a boy and when he knew she was half-demon. I'm curious to know more about him and I think the next book is, in fact, about him.
I loathed Anne and Maria with all my heart. They were such evil psychopaths!
And I knew Allan couldn't be trusted. I felt it in my gut. And I'm glad that Max and Christina were there for Merrick, protecting him.
And I loved how Christina guarded Merrick when he was ill after the accident, never leaving him, always by his side. I loved how their relationship grew and their love for each other grew stronger every day. They were so cute, sweet and passionate together, I had to sigh at how much they made my blood boil and my heart beat fast!
I wonder if in the next book we'll get to see Christina and Merrick again, maybe helping Max?

All in all, a very good read and I recommend it!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Kate O'Shea on July 20, 2012 :
great read :)
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Danielle Hoffman on Sep. 24, 2011 :
I loved this beautiful and romantic story. It was a great read. Definitely want more stories from the author!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Shannon Carter on Sep. 11, 2011 :
An amazing read, completely unpredictable always keeping you on the edge of your seat.
I couldn't get enough event though it was my Dad's wedding i had to keep getting out my phone!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: kathy zhou on Sep. 08, 2011 : (no rating)
It was really good. It was as great as i expected and i cant wait for your other word :)
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: britney holt on Sep. 08, 2011 :
omg i luved this story i read it all in one day!!!!!!!!! great job
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Aarti-Devi Maharaj on Sep. 07, 2011 :
Better than I ever could have expected
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: anna romero on Sep. 07, 2011 : (no rating)
Really enjoyed it..
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Kaitlin on Sep. 07, 2011 :
This book was AWESOME!!!
I totally did not expect some of the twists and the plots of the story. And who was the bad guy.
I would definitely get the other Nine Kingdoms books when they are written.
I love rereading it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Roselin Trinidad on Aug. 23, 2011 :
i love this story. it amazingly written and well played out.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: John Sloan on Aug. 20, 2011 :
This book was okay. A decent read and a fast one, with a bit of romance, though the sin theme is more of a distraction than anything else. If you want to read a real psychological thriller, though set in a real world of suspense and intrigue, check out M. Segedy's Hampton Road. It is funny and thought provoking.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Manielene on Aug. 19, 2011 :
Highly Recommended!!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Bree Barry on Aug. 18, 2011 :
Really really good
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Ailen Ahmed on Aug. 18, 2011 :
This is such a good book i love it. Its funny and romantic i really recommend you guys to read it :)
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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