Hannah can't bear to see her three motherless charges lose their father, too. When Gavin impulsively offers a marriage of convenience for the children's sake, she believes the gulf between them is too wide. Now the earl is ready to wage a very different campaign-for Hannah's tender heart, and for the family he longs to reclaim....

“ Hale skillfully evokes the Regency period in this enjoyable installment in her
Glass Slipper Brides series.” ~ Romantic Times Book Review

In a Stranger's Arms

Previously Published in 2002 as Carpetbagger's Wife

Wed to the Enemy! The War left Caddie Marsh a widow with only a rundown plantation, her children and Southern pride to sustain her. She would do anything to salvage Sabbath Hollow for the sake of her son and daughter, even wed one of the Yankees against whom she’s so bitter. The fact that Manning Forbes bears a disturbing resemblance to her late husband only makes matters worse. It would be easier if her new husband's integrity and kindness didn't stir up feelings he claims not to want from her…

Sworn to Protect… Manning Forbes has his own reasons for wanting to protect and provide for the Marsh family. Reasons he is desperate to keep from Caddie. If his beautiful, inquisitive bride discovers his true identity, Manning fears he will lose the family who has captured his heavily-guarded heart!

“Hale expertly evokes both the despair and hope that drove the lives of those who survived the Civil War, and her realistically flawed hero and heroine's struggles with their own guilt give this historical romance an emotional richness and depth readers will savor.” ~ John Charles, Booklist

~ Praise for my Books! ~ "This exceptional Regency-era romance includes all the best aspects of that genre, plus higher sexual tension and a highly innovative plot. Deborah Hale has outdone herself to the complete advantage of the reader!" ~ RT Book Review "Invite yourself to this sweet, sensitive, moving and utterly wonderful tale of love from the heart." ~ Affaire de Coeur " With crisp dialogue, realistic interactions between the characters, and a small but varied cast, this well-written, entertaining tale is sure to please." ~ AOL Romance Fiction Forum "This delightful, well-paced historical will leave readers smiling and satisfied." ~ Library Journal "In her first crossover foray into fantasy, romance writer Hale nicely blends the two genres in an upbeat, feel-good story. " ~ Publisher's Weekly

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