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No Other Love
Rose Stratton took a job as a maid in the Fletcher’s household to find her father’s killer, not to fall for the master’s son. But nothing could have prepared her for the instant and forbidden attraction she feels for Luke Fletcher. No other man has made her want so much, or risk so much to have him. With every forbidden kiss she comes closer to losing everything she holds dear.
Luke Fletcher knows better than to trifle with his father’s new maid, but somehow he can’t keep away from her. He runs into Rose at every turn, and it’s not long before his vow to steer clear of the luscious redhead falls to the wayside. Her innocent passion drives him wild with need, but she deserves better than what he has to offer.
It’s not until Luke nearly loses Rose that he understands how far he’ll go to have her. But there are things Rose isn’t telling him, and more obstacles to finding a happily ever after than either of them could foresee.
His gaze swept over her from head to toe and back up to her face, the heat in his eyes holding her where she stood. Neither of them said a word as the tension that had simmered below the surface now shimmered between them.
Then he moved, covering the space between them in two strides. For a moment he looked at her as if daring her to deny him, or perhaps he was giving her the chance to stop him. But a second was all it lasted, for in the next instant those big hands dove into her hair and he bent his head down to her, his mouth claiming hers.
She started at the hot rush of his lips on hers, her hands automatically rising to grasp his shoulders. Never had she been kissed so, without any time to think, only to feel the hardness and heat of him pressed against her. He said her name like a rough prayer and then his tongue was parting her lips, devouring her where she stood.
Rose went utterly still, shocked at this new demand. Part of her wanted to follow where he led, but it was too treacherous, too sudden. Tearing her mouth from his she pushed at his chest, her breathing fast and light as she stared up at him.
Releasing her, Luke backed way and stood with his hands on his hips, his cheekbones flushed and his breath ragged. Then he turned away from her, pressing a hand against the wall as if for balance.
The feather duster lay on the floor by her feet, a laughable reminder of the whole charade gone awry. Quickly she snatched it up along with her pail and rags and nearly ran for the door, desperate to get away.
“Rose. Please wait.”
She stopped where she was, her back to Luke, unable to face him. The feelings were too new, her newly awakened body too inexperienced to contain them. She didn’t understand what had just happened. Why had he kissed her? And how could she have kissed him back? She was terrified at how quickly she had let go of everything she knew of herself. When Luke was near it was as if Will did not even exist. Even now she could not so much as summon his face to mind.
“Rose, please look at me,” he said, and she felt his hand on her shoulder, urging her to turn around.
But she could not bring herself to speak to him. Her life had been turned upside down in the space of a few minutes, and she was very much afraid she would not be able to pretend otherwise.
So she ran. He called after her but she didn’t slow down and she didn’t look back. Out of the study and down the servants’ staircase she flew until she was safe from him, if not from herself.
Luke Fletcher knows better than to trifle with his father’s new maid, but somehow he can’t keep away from her. He runs into Rose at every turn, and it’s not long before his vow to steer clear of the luscious redhead falls to the wayside. Her innocent passion drives him wild with need, but she deserves better than what he has to offer.
It’s not until Luke nearly loses Rose that he understands how far he’ll go to have her. But there are things Rose isn’t telling him, and more obstacles to finding a happily ever after than either of them could foresee.
His gaze swept over her from head to toe and back up to her face, the heat in his eyes holding her where she stood. Neither of them said a word as the tension that had simmered below the surface now shimmered between them.
Then he moved, covering the space between them in two strides. For a moment he looked at her as if daring her to deny him, or perhaps he was giving her the chance to stop him. But a second was all it lasted, for in the next instant those big hands dove into her hair and he bent his head down to her, his mouth claiming hers.
She started at the hot rush of his lips on hers, her hands automatically rising to grasp his shoulders. Never had she been kissed so, without any time to think, only to feel the hardness and heat of him pressed against her. He said her name like a rough prayer and then his tongue was parting her lips, devouring her where she stood.
Rose went utterly still, shocked at this new demand. Part of her wanted to follow where he led, but it was too treacherous, too sudden. Tearing her mouth from his she pushed at his chest, her breathing fast and light as she stared up at him.
Releasing her, Luke backed way and stood with his hands on his hips, his cheekbones flushed and his breath ragged. Then he turned away from her, pressing a hand against the wall as if for balance.
The feather duster lay on the floor by her feet, a laughable reminder of the whole charade gone awry. Quickly she snatched it up along with her pail and rags and nearly ran for the door, desperate to get away.
“Rose. Please wait.”
She stopped where she was, her back to Luke, unable to face him. The feelings were too new, her newly awakened body too inexperienced to contain them. She didn’t understand what had just happened. Why had he kissed her? And how could she have kissed him back? She was terrified at how quickly she had let go of everything she knew of herself. When Luke was near it was as if Will did not even exist. Even now she could not so much as summon his face to mind.
“Rose, please look at me,” he said, and she felt his hand on her shoulder, urging her to turn around.
But she could not bring herself to speak to him. Her life had been turned upside down in the space of a few minutes, and she was very much afraid she would not be able to pretend otherwise.
So she ran. He called after her but she didn’t slow down and she didn’t look back. Out of the study and down the servants’ staircase she flew until she was safe from him, if not from herself.
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First published June 17, 2012
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About the author
Isabel Morin
12 books113 followersIsabel began reading romances at the age of fourteen. That's the year her grandmother came to visit, bringing with her a shopping bag filled with (very tame) Harlequin and Silhouette romance novels. Isabel was immediately and forever hooked. What could be better than experiencing all that lust and new love just by reading a book?
She earned her MFA in poetry, but meeting her soon-to-be-husband made her too happy to write her usual melancholy poems. It was time to try her hand at writing the kinds of books she’d been gobbling up for years. Now she writes steamy contemporary romances about men and women discovering their true selves while navigating their way to great sex and true love.
In her spare time, Isabel watches British mysteries, plays disc golf (it’s a thing), and religiously re-watches Dirty Dancing. She lives in Connecticut with her conveniently tall, dark, and handsome husband.
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She earned her MFA in poetry, but meeting her soon-to-be-husband made her too happy to write her usual melancholy poems. It was time to try her hand at writing the kinds of books she’d been gobbling up for years. Now she writes steamy contemporary romances about men and women discovering their true selves while navigating their way to great sex and true love.
In her spare time, Isabel watches British mysteries, plays disc golf (it’s a thing), and religiously re-watches Dirty Dancing. She lives in Connecticut with her conveniently tall, dark, and handsome husband.
Sign up for her mailing list for exclusive content and new release notifications: http://eepurl.com/ddvys5
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January 24, 2014
On the whole, this was quite a good book. The author tells a good story and writes well, both the hero and heroine are engaging, and the book moves at just the right pace. Also, the plot is interesting, and does a good job of weaving both the mystery and the romance. However, there are some elements that brought this book from a solid 4 stars to a 3-3.5 stars for me.
Maybe it's just me, but I really don't like when a hero or heroine is keeping a secret long after they should have revealed the information. Here, the secret is absolutely essential in the beginning, with excellent reasons for the heroine to be hiding something. I had no problem with that. However, the heroine held on to her secret long after she should have, and her keeping the hero in the dark for as long as she did became annoying to me. However, as much as I don't like this plot device, the author does write well and I would certainly try more books by her.
Maybe it's just me, but I really don't like when a hero or heroine is keeping a secret long after they should have revealed the information. Here, the secret is absolutely essential in the beginning, with excellent reasons for the heroine to be hiding something. I had no problem with that. However, the heroine held on to her secret long after she should have, and her keeping the hero in the dark for as long as she did became annoying to me. However, as much as I don't like this plot device, the author does write well and I would certainly try more books by her.
July 6, 2012
Ah, this was an easy but emotional read. I felt that the characters, minus two of them, are pretty much all goody-goodies. Pure of intentions, friendly, enthusiastic, loyal, etc, etc. On the other hand the evil ones are biased, loathing, haughty, stuckup, rude, selfish, conniving...well, you get the point.
Anyway, the author does a good job of painting the picture of how things are. I feel as though she was period-correct, and wrote with great detail. The relationships felt a bit tootypical predictable. At least the ending was good - tied up all loose ends.
Romance, some erotica...likable characters.
Anyway, the author does a good job of painting the picture of how things are. I feel as though she was period-correct, and wrote with great detail. The relationships felt a bit too
Romance, some erotica...likable characters.
August 12, 2012
A very enjoyable read and unlike many others with a similar storyline, this one was in fact quite unpredictable and refreshing. A very nice ending to a very nice story! I suggest reading "Tempt Me" also by Isabel Morin.
November 5, 2013
Loved this story set in the 18th Century lovely love story kindled by young lady seeking Justice for her Fathers death but ends up fall for the young son of a railroad owner
Very Jane Austin loved it
Very Jane Austin loved it
May 16, 2013
This was a really good story. I really liked the heroine and her personality. I liked the hero and was glad that we didn't have to read about his past womanizing ways. I'm getting tired of the ultra man-whore male leads.
Good plot, good tension, and chemistry; I would recommend this book.
Good plot, good tension, and chemistry; I would recommend this book.
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January 4, 2019Rose Stratton took a job as a maid in the Fletcher’s household to find her father’s killer, not to fall for the master’s son. But nothing could have prepared her for the instant and forbidden attraction she feels for Luke Fletcher. No other man has made her want so much, or risk so much to have him. With every forbidden kiss she comes closer to losing everything she holds dear.
Luke Fletcher knows better than to trifle with his father’s new maid, but somehow he can’t keep away from her. He runs into Rose at every turn, and it’s not long before his vow to steer clear of the luscious redhead falls to the wayside. Her innocent passion drives him wild with need, but she deserves better than what he has to offer.
It’s not until Luke nearly loses Rose that he understands how far he’ll go to have her. But there are things Rose isn’t telling him, and more obstacles to finding a happily ever after than either of them could foresee.
Luke Fletcher knows better than to trifle with his father’s new maid, but somehow he can’t keep away from her. He runs into Rose at every turn, and it’s not long before his vow to steer clear of the luscious redhead falls to the wayside. Her innocent passion drives him wild with need, but she deserves better than what he has to offer.
It’s not until Luke nearly loses Rose that he understands how far he’ll go to have her. But there are things Rose isn’t telling him, and more obstacles to finding a happily ever after than either of them could foresee.
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