Bücher der Reihe Jilted

CHERYL HOLT continues to delight readers with the thrilling, dramatic second novel in her Jilted Brides trilogy…Winifred Watson grew up as the only daughter of a decorated war hero. When he died suddenly, she was shocked to learn that he was bankrupt and she lost everything to pay his final debts. She'd hoped to wed her fiancé-a steady, handsome man who would have guided her through the tumult of her father's death. But when her penury was revealed, her fickle betrothed jilted her at the altar. His treacherous conduct pitched her into a downward spiral that she can't seem to halt…John Dunn escaped his dreary home by joining the army when he was sixteen. He loved his years as a soldier and planned to dedicate the remainder of his life to King and country. But he was swept into a scandal and drummed out of the service. He's returned to his family's isolated, dreary castle on the Cornwall coast, but it's the one spot on the globe he vowed to never visit again. He's bitter, raging, and eager for a diversion from his pathetic situation…When Winifred arrives, demanding shelter and assistance, John isn't inclined to provide any help. But she's pretty, intriguing, and in desperate need of a knight in shining armor. How can he resist? * * *JILTED at the altar! The worst humiliation of all… * * *

CHERYL HOLT dazzles readers with the first novel of her new and thrilling Jilted Brides trilogy…Josephine Bates only ever wanted to marry and have a home of her own. At age eighteen, when a handsome suitor swept her off her feet, she believed all her dreams were about to come true. But he was actually a cad who stole her dowry and jilted her at the altar. Since then, she's been wary of men and their motives. She's accepted the notion that she'll never escape her dreary, quiet existence, and she'll most likely live out her days as a spinster…Peyton Prescott is a ship's captain in the Royal Navy. He's a man of action and adventure, and his years have been filled with danger and excitement. But his brother has died, so he's inherited a title and earldom he never sought or wanted. He's afraid his new position will force him to abandon the thrilling life he loves, and he's loafing in England, feeling landlocked and desperate to return to the sea. He'd give anything for a diversion, and when pretty, lonely Josephine crosses his path, he's fascinated and can't resist…But Peyton isn't looking for a bride, and Josephine could never be interested in a handsome, dashing scoundrel. Yet as friendship blossoms and passion flares, can love be far behind? * * * JILTED at the altar! The worst humiliation of all… * * *