Desperate Deception

by Maria Greene

LOVE'S DANGEROUS DISGUISE

Bryony Shaw's world lay in shattered ruins, her beloved brother mysteriously killed, her ancestral home burned to the ground. Yet the strong-willed beauty refused to despair. Vowing revenge, she set out on a reckless mission to uncover the truth... only to meet Jack Newcomer, a dashing hothead who offered protection and help on her hazardous quest. Cleverly elusive, they journeyed across an England seething with dynastic intrigue and mortal danger. Yet, even as Bryony 's love took fire, sharp slivers of doubt pierced her very soul, for she realized that Jack was not what he seemed and that in his heart was concealed a secret--one which might destroy her or fulfill her grandest dreams.

Paperback

First published October 1, 1988

About the author

I have always been fascinated by historical events, especially British and French. Most of my stories are set in Georgian and Regency England. Some deal with the Jacobite rebellion, and my very first published book was set in Louis XIV's France. I like lots of action and intrigue. The romances set in the Regency period have a bit of intrigue and lots of humor. This year look for the first installment of my fantasy series, TRIALS OF HALLION, Two of Swords, book 1.