His Lady Fair. Margo Maguire
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Male instinct ruled.
While Maria was still recovering from the shock of seeing him, he pulled her close and claimed her lips with his own. He savored the spicy taste of her, the scent and texture of her hair as he cupped her head, the lush curves of her body as he pressed the length of her body to his own.
Nothing mattered but this.
He would have devoured her completely if he could, but the indignant shrieks of a nearby woman eventually penetrated his consciousness. At the same time, he felt Maria’s hands against his chest, actually pushing him away.
“My Lord!” the older woman cried. “Unhand Lady Maria this instant!”
Nick kept his eyes locked on Maria’s. All he could see reflected in those glorious irises was panic.
Her lips were swollen by his kiss, but they were trembling. She took a step back—And slapped him…!
Praise for Margo Maguire’s previous titles
Dryden’s Bride
“Exquisitely detailed…an entrancing tale that will enchant and envelop you as love conquers all.”
—Rendezvous
“A warm-hearted tale…Ms. Maguire skillfully draws the reader into her deftly woven tale.”
—Romantic Times
The Bride of Windermere
“Packed with action…fast, humorous, and familiar…The Bride of Windermere will fit into your weekend just right.”
—Romantic Times
#595 CARPETBAGGER’S WIFE
Deborah Hale
#597 THE DOCTOR’S HOMECOMING
Kate Bridges
#598 WICKED
Beth Henderson
His Lady Fair
Margo Maguire
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MARGO MAGUIRE
The Bride of Windermere #453
Dryden’s Bride #529
Celtic Bride #572
His Lady Fair #596
This book is for Mike.
Contents
Chapter One
Alderton Keep. Early Spring, 1429
Ria stole into the buttery and smoothed the wrinkles from the front of her new gown. Not that the gown was truly new, for it had belonged to Cecilia Morley, Ria’s sophisticated, young, legitimate cousin. But even if it was not a perfect fit, the elegant castoff, once a lovely blue silk dress, was a decided improvement over the threadbare gown Ria had been wearing these last few years.
Ria allowed herself a moment to savor the sensation of the fine silk against her skin. She was glad Cecilia had had the fur lining removed. Ria had