About the Book
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with the next in her Cynster Sisters series . . .
The Honorable Miss Mary Cynster always gets what she wants. As the last unwed Cynster of her generation, she is determined to remain in charge of her life and of the man she will marry. At the very bottom of her list of potential husbands is Ryder Cavanaugh, the daring and devastating Marquess of Raventhorne, an overwhelming and utterly unmanageable lion of the ton. But destiny has a different plan.
Ryder needs Mary as his wife, not just because she is delightful, fiery, and tempting, but because he values all she could be. When fate and circumstance hand him the chance, he claims Mary as his marchioness . . . only to discover what he truly desires is not just to take her hand in marriage, but to capture her heart.
About the Author :
Stephanie Laurens is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of novels set in Regency England that have captivated readers around the globe.
Matthew Brenher, originally from London, now lives in Los Angeles. His theatrical background includes performances in no fewer than twenty Shakespearean productions, including Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Measure for Measure, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo in Romeo & Juliet, and the title role in Henry V. In Los Angeles, he played Claudius in Hamlet, Cassio in Othello, Antony in Antony & Cleopatra, Antipholous of Syracuse in Comedy of Errors, and Orsino in Twelfth Night. Other theater includes: Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights, Trigorin in The Seagull, Alistair in Shaw's The Millionairess, Jerry in Pinter's Betrayal, the title role in Dracula, and George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, for which he was awarded best performance by a lead actor/drama by Stage Scene LA 2009-2010. He's performed in new plays, most recently in A Bitter Fruit for Palestine, Vulcan in Love's Mistress at the famous Globe theater in London, and Petko in an acclaimed production of The Mapletree Game. On television, he played "Mad" Marcus for six months in the now defunct British soap Brookside. Other television includes: Rules of Engagement, Bodyguards, The Blind Date, Starhunter, The Grid, Eastenders, and Nostradamus. Films include Execution, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Stay Shy, and The Boy Who would Be King. He works in commercials and industrials and is an accomplished voice-over artist.
Review :
"A love scene written by Stephanie Laurens is like an elaborate wedding cake: rich, decadent, and covered in layers of sumptuous treats."
-- "Columbus Dispatch, praise for the author"
"The second of the Cynster Sisters duo is a delightful, delicious romance Laurens style: Filled with beloved characters from the Cynster series, it's humorous, sensual, exciting, and tinged with the gothic. What more can fans desire?"
-- "RT Book Reviews (41/2 stars)"
"This installment of the Cynster family saga revolves around Mary Cynster, youngest daughter of this large extended family, and Ryder Cavanaugh, the daring and devastating Marquess of Raventhorne. Matthew Brenher warmly recounts the courtship, engagement, and upcoming wedding of this Regency couple. As the story unfolds, Laurens' trademark romantic interludes are described in steamy detail. With sensual tones, Brenher's deep voice never falters or hesitates as Ryder and Mary seduce one another on the dance floor, in the library, and other secluded places. Romance buffs will enjoy Brenher's delicious performance of this engaging story."
-- "AudioFile"
