A
life-long Oregonian, Collette Cameron was born and raised in a small town along
the northern Oregon coast. Today she makes her home in a rural community, 30
minutes west of Portland. Her Victorian farmhouse sits on a one-acre certified
wildlife habit, interspersed with a plethora of gardens: English, rose,
butterfly, rock, water, and of course, vegetable.
A
voracious reader of romance since her teens, she even named her daughter after
a heroine in her favorite romance novel. An enthusiast of times gone by, and
anything related to romance, she writes Historical Romance, with a dash of
inspiration, a pinch of humor, and a liberal portion of suspense.
Having
dabbled in interior decorating in her youth, Collette returned to school,
graduating summa cum laude from Oregon State University, and going on to obtain
her Master's Degree in Teaching. She is member of Romance Writers of America,
Rose City Romance Writers, The Beau Monde, and Love Faith and Hope, Inc.
Some
of Collette's favorite things include unique blends of coffees and teas,
trivia, Cadbury Milk Chocolate, inspirational quotes, and scented candles. Her
Christian faith, husband, three adult children, and five miniature dachshunds
round out her life quite nicely! When she's not teaching or writing, she enjoys
amateur photography, bird watching, gardening, interior decorating,
rock-hunting, boating or fishing on the Columbia River, and reading.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Not
a day has gone by that Ewan McTavish, the Viscount Sethwick, hasn't dreamed of
the beauty he danced with two years ago. He's determined to win her heart and make her his own. Heiress,
Yvette Stapleton, is certain of one thing; marriage is risky and, therefore, to
be avoided. At first, she doesn't recognize the dangerously handsome man who
rescues her from assailants on London's docks, but Lord Sethwick's passionate
kisses soon have her reconsidering her cynical views on matrimony. On a mission to
stop a War Office traitor, Ewan draws Yvette into deadly international
intrigue. To protect her, he exploits Scottish law, declaring her his lawful
wife—without benefit of a ceremony. Yvette is furious upon discovering the
irregular marriage is legally binding, though she never said, "I do."
Will Ewan's manipulation cost him her newfound love?
AN EXCERPT
Ewan jolted awake. “Merde.”
He had fallen
asleep with Yvette in his arms. Shooting a worried glance at the window, he
recognized the first golden blush of daybreak sweeping across the hazy sky.
Sucking in a
strangled breath, he grasped the inexperienced hand fondling him. Blast it. The
towel had come loose while he slept, of course.
“Yvette,” he
whispered as she showered kisses across his bare chest and neck. Grasping her
roaming hands, he ensnared her in his embrace, and raised his voice. “Yvette, wake
up.”
He gave her a
gentle shake. Dark lashes trembled, rising to reveal drowsy eyes. A smile lit
her face when her gaze met his. She lifted her hand, caressing his face, her
fingers lingering on his scar before she raised herself up and kissed the mark.
Caught up in the powerful spell, he almost forgot himself. He fought the urge
to throw reason to the wind and kiss her with all the desire he was holding in
check. “Yvette. . .”
Ewan knew the
moment she awoke. He felt her stiffen in his arms and heard her small cry of
shocked dismay. She pressed at his chest with both hands. He released her and
watched her scramble across the bed. She stopped in the middle, facing him. Her
hair swirled around her, settling in shimmering waves about her hips.
Dawn’s glow lit
the room. He could see her expressions. Shock—followed by confusion, then
complete horror as she realized the full scope of her situation.
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