The Raider's Bride

By Kimberly Cates

Book Overview

By day, Ian Blackheath is the most sensual rogue in the colony of Virginia. At night, he secretly rides as Pendragon, ruthless leader of the patriot cause. What is a masked raider supposed to do when a pint-sized mistress of disaster is dumped on the doorstep of his mansion?

When Ian Blackheath and Lucy have an altercation in Emily d'Autrecourt's millinery shop, the lovely Englishwoman is horrified at Blackheath's insensitivity toward his ward. Then Lucy steals a doll from Emily's shop--secreted inside the plaything is evidence of Emily's role as a spy. Accepting Ian's offer that she be Lucy's governess is dangerous, but how else can Emily search for the doll without arousing suspicion?

Ian is stunned when Emily agrees to take charge of "hurricane Lucy." As for guarding his secret--it should be no challenge to keep Emily far from the wing where Pendragon plots rebellion. He doesn't expect Emily to catch fire in his arms or for the tempting seamstress to discover the secret power of her own desires. Suddenly, in a land racing toward revolution, Ian and Emily must choose. With everything to lose, do they dare to risk their hearts?

Contains mature themes.

• Format: Audio CD
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BGN5VRSB
• ISBN13: 9798212097284
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Tantor Audio
• Length: 1 Pages

Customer Reviews

My first Cates book but not my last/

A unique story, as outlined above, with well written and likeable characters. "Pendragon" is tormented although I think the reason is a bit of a stretch. He and his wonderful (hope there's a sequel for him) Tony are dedicated to the patriot cause while unbeknown to them, Emily is spying for the english. It's a web you think they can't get out of. Add little Miss Lucy. She is 8 going on 80 and precocious is too mild a word to describe her. Her character is perhaps the mot heart wrenching in the book. She certainly pushes adults to the end of their rope and beyond which is very amusing.Bringing this child back from her life of torment is perhaps better than the original plot. It's totally a great book. I enjoyed it and hope u will too.

PERFECT!!!

I have read nearly all of Kimberly Cates books and loved every one - and this is no exception!! The story is set in 1772 Virginia when the colonials were beginning their struggle for independence from Britian and spying and raiding was the order of the day. Added to this historical backdrop is the wonderful love story of Ian and Emily. The sorrow that these 2 have known in their past and the love that they find in each other is remarkable and inspiring. I read alot of romances and am very rarely moved to tears, but this one brought them to my eyes more than once. The character of Lucy, the wild and willful child in need of love brings everything together. I truly loved this book and can't wait to read Lucy's story in "The Raider's Daughter" and also Ms.Cates new book, "Lily Fair", If you like great historical romance - you'll fall in love with this book!!