Count Eduardo Cortes's fortune--and future at his beloved ranch--are in question. Tragedy, money woes and family pressure are now driving him toward a marriage of convenience. That is, until he encounters Bernadette Barron, wandering frightened and disheveled after a society ball.... Beneath the grime, it's clear Bernadette is beautiful and rich. But is she just another heartbreak waiting to happen or has Eduardo finally found the one woman who can save his ranch and heal his heart? The Spanish count can provide Bernadette with the title she needs--but can he return her feelings? Gazing into her husband's penetrating eyes, Bernadette sees not only his calculating ways but also his quick arousal to passion. Will their growing desire be enough to overcome the mounting challenges they face...and to claim the love she will not be denied?
This was the first Historical novel of Diana Palmer's,I read.She didnot let me down as the love story between the nobel Spaniard,Eduardo and the American Heiress,Bernadette made me cry.The unjust treatment meted out to her by her father, really touched me.Although, the arrogant hero is no different than her other heros,this one sensibility made him quite lovable.Thanks Diana, you are the greatest.
Good story; gorgeous cover.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book was very enjoyable, and certainly less predictable than some of Ms Palmer's short contemporary Texas stories. All of her stories contain intense, compelling human relationships which draw the reader in from the early pages. Also, the cover with inside picture was gorgeous.
I thought the book was well done
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I liked the book, I thought bernadette was weak in the beginning but she got stronger as the book ended. Eduardo was a good guy except when he needed to stand by Bernadette when his family wasn't acting right. I love all of Diana Palmer's novels, I buy them without even looking to see what it's about because I know I will love it no matter what.
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