When the Rogue Returns (2) (The Duke's Men) - Softcover

Jeffries, Sabrina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451693486 ISBN 13: 9781451693485

Publisher: Pocket Books, 2014

Synopsis

The second sparkling book in the New York Times bestselling Duke’s Men historical romance series, featuring the Duke’s cousin and a skilled female jeweler who must unravel a mystery ten years in the making.

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR SABRINA JEFFRIES SHINES BRIGHTLY WITH THIS SPLENDID NEW SERIES!

They are the Duke’s Men: an investigative agency born from family pride and irresistible passion, risking their lives—and sometimes their hearts—as they unravel shocking deceptions and scandalous transgressions!

Victor Cale never imagined that his sweet, shy bride, Isabella, would use her talent for creating exquisite imitation jewels in a criminal way. But there’s no denying that Isa’s handiwork was used in the brazen heist of the Dutch royal family’s diamonds—after she disappeared into the night.

Ten years later, still reeling from her betrayal and enraged that her duplicitous side was so undetectable, Victor is sent to Edinburgh to investigate a wealthy baron’s mysterious brideto- be. Simple enough—until the “fiancée” proves to be Isa, masquerading as an alluring young widow.

No longer the meek and mild girl he once knew, the bold woman vehemently asserts that it was Victor who abandoned her after he helped steal the royal diamonds! Piecing together the truth of the past reawakens their volatile passion, which burns hotter than ever. But with a decade of secrets between them, Victor and Isa must trust each other in order to bring the real thieves to justice—without getting burned themselves.

About this title

About the Author:

Sabrina Jeffries is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of several Regency-set historical romance series, including the Royal Brotherhood, the School for Heiresses, the Hellions of Halstead Hall, the Duke’s Men, and the Sinful Suitors. When she’s not writing in a coffee-fueled haze, she’s traveling with her husband, caring for her adult autistic son, or indulging in one of her passions: jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, music, and costume parties. With more than nine million books in print in twenty languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world. She always dreams big.

From Booklist:

*Starred Review* Victor Cale spent the last ten years imagining exactly what he would do to his lying, thieving wife, Isa, if he ever found her again, but Victor never thought kissing her would be at the top of the list. That, however, is exactly what he wants to do when he arrives in Edinburgh to investigate Sofie Franke and discovers the soldier’s widow from Belgium is really his long missing wife. It has taken Isa a decade to rebuild her life after being duped by her sister and brother-in-law into creating a fake set of diamonds, which, with Victor’s help, they switched for the real thing in the royal treasury in Amsterdam. After being abandoned by the man she loves after he got what he wanted from her, Isa isn’t about to forgive Victor—until he starts confusing her with all his facts and kisses! The second in Jeffries’ potently sensual series, the Duke’s Men, hits all the expected romantic marks with its superb characterization, vividly realized historical setting, witty writing, and an enthralling plot rich in passion and danger. --John Charles

About this edition

• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1451693486
• ISBN 13: 9781451693485
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 400