REBEL BARON

April 2004
Leisure Books
ISBN 978-0843952421

Wealthy widow Miranda Auburn hides her femininity behind a facade of cold calculation. Her only womanly emotions are reserved for her daughter, whose fondest wish is to marry a peer. Brandon Caruthers hopes to put the lost cause of the Confederacy behind him when he travels to London to become Baron Rushcroft. But the only way to salvage his impoverished estate is to marry an heiress. The transaction Miranda proposes seems to suit all involved.a huge loan in exchange for making her daughter a baroness.until Brand find himself craving the mother instead....

Leisure Books Historical Romance Book Club selection!

Romantic Times 2004 Reviewers' Choice Award Nominee
Best Historial K.I.S.S. Hero - Brandon Caruthers

Reviews

"An explosive and passionate love story [with] a touch of mystery, a vicious villainess, kidnapping and a wildly exciting climax ... a nonstop read ... a wonderful tale." --Kathe Robin, RT BOOKclub

"Shirl Henke’s Rebel Baron is the second title of her American Lords series. This is the first of her historical romances that I’ve ever read and I must say I was impressed. It is rather unusual to find a romance taking place in a historical setting bearing an older woman/younger man scenario. If you fancy historical romances and haven’t tried Shirl Henke’s books yet, Rebel Baron may be a good one to try. I certainly intend to read Ms. Henke’s previously published books and look forward to her upcoming title in this series." --Miyera, A Romance Review

"The story line is fast-paced, but at its best when the triangle interacts even with Lorilee knowing she and Brand will not suit. A kidnapping and the outrageous behavior of Reba takes away from a powerful post American Civil War love story." -- Harriet Klauser

"The second of Henke's American Lords historicals is another sensual treat for readers who like their romances liberally laced with both danger and desire." -- John Charles, Booklist

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