About this item
Set during the chaotic beginnings of Napoleon's rule, this saga tells the story of Gabriel St. Croix, a street survivor searching for a place to belong. Abandoned as a child and raised in a brothel, he has never known friendship or affection. Hiding physical and emotional scars behind an icy faade, his only relationship is with a young boy he has spent the last five years protecting from the brutal reality of their environment. But all that is about to change. The boy's family has found him, and they are coming to take him home. Sarah Munroe blames herself for her brother's disappearance. When he's located, safe and unharmed despite where he has been living, Sarah vows to help the man who rescued and protected him in any way she can. With loving patience she helps Gabriel face his demons and teaches him to trust in friendship and love. But when the past catches up with him, Gabriel must face it on his own. Becoming a mercenary, pirate, and professional gambler, he travels to London, France, and the Barbary Coast in a desperate attempt to find Sarah again. On the way, however, he will discover the most dangerous journey and the greatest gamble of all is within the darkest reaches of his own heart.
About the Author
Judith James' books have won the Independent Publishers (IPPY) gold medal, been named Editor's Choice by Historical Novels Review, nominated or named Book of the Year by Romantic Times and Barnes and Noble, designated Desert Island Keepers by All About Romance, and earned starred reviews by Publishers Weekly and Booklist. Her books are available in several languages including French and Spanish through HQN's Best-Sellers imprint.
Before turning her hand to writing Judith worked as a trail guide, horse trainer, and clinical and forensic psychologist. An avid reader and history buff, she has traveled, worked and lived in many places, including the Arctic, Ireland, London and France. She has found the perfect place to write on the East Coast, with a view of the ocean from her window. Judith's writing combines her love of history, romance, and adventure with her keen interest in the complexities of human nature, and the heart's capacity to heal. She is currently in service to a cranky elderly cat who thinks she can type and delights in teaching lessons about backing up files.
AWARDS
LIBERTINE'S KISS
- Nominated Romantic Times Best British Isles Historical
- Booklist starred review
- Romantic Times Top Pick
- All About Romance Desert Island Keeper
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (The King's Courtesan)
- Romantic Times Top Pick
THE HIGHWAYMAN
-Heroes and Heartbreakers Best Reads 2014
-Romantic Historical Reviews Top Pick
BROKEN WING
- Independent Publisher's Awards IPPY Gold Medal Winner
- Romance Novel TV Best Debut
- Historical Novels Review Editor's Choice
- All About Romance Desert Island Keeper
- All About Romance Honorable Mention Best Book
- All About Romance Buried Treasure
HIGHLAND REBEL
- One of the best of 2009 Barnes and Noble
- Historical Novels Review Editor's Choice
- One of the best of 2009 Dear Author
Ms James is currently working on a ghost story. She is always pleased to hear from fellow readers and writers and invites you to visit her on Facebook, her webpage or on twitter.
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