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Where the Heart Leads

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3,915 Ratings by Goodreads |
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Paperback, 479 pages
Published
United States, 1 January 2009

Handsome, enigmatic, and deliciously dangerous, Barnaby Adair has made his name by solving crimes within the 'ton'. When Penelope Ashford appeals for his aid, he is moved by her plight - and captivated by her lush beauty. More than a pretty face in a satin gown, Penelope has devoted her will and intelligence to caring for London's orphans. But now her charges are disappearing. She turns to Adair for help, never dreaming she'll discover in him a man who matches her appetite for life and passion. As Barnaby and Penelope unravel the mystery of the missing children, they uncover a shocking trail that leads to the upper echelons of society, and a ruthless criminal who is ready to destroy all they hold dear, including their newfound understanding of the irresistible intrigues of the heart.


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Handsome, enigmatic, and deliciously dangerous, Barnaby Adair has made his name by solving crimes within the 'ton'. When Penelope Ashford appeals for his aid, he is moved by her plight - and captivated by her lush beauty. More than a pretty face in a satin gown, Penelope has devoted her will and intelligence to caring for London's orphans. But now her charges are disappearing. She turns to Adair for help, never dreaming she'll discover in him a man who matches her appetite for life and passion. As Barnaby and Penelope unravel the mystery of the missing children, they uncover a shocking trail that leads to the upper echelons of society, and a ruthless criminal who is ready to destroy all they hold dear, including their newfound understanding of the irresistible intrigues of the heart.

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9780061243387
ISBN
0061243388
Dimensions
10.7 x 2.5 x 17.3 centimeters (0.22 kg)

About the Author

No.1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens originally began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science. Her hobby quickly became a career; she has been writing historical romance novels for more than 20 years. Currently living outside Melbourne, Australia with her husband and two cats, she spends most of her days writing new stories in her signature "Errol Flynn meets Jane Austen" style.

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The latest installment to Laurens's Cynster series (The Truth About Love; The Taste of Innocence) takes readers back to the 19th-century London of private investigator Barnaby Adair for a satisfying blend of mystery and romance. When attractive society belle Penelope Ashford enlists Barnaby's help in finding four kidnapped orphan boys, Barnaby is as intrigued by Penelope as he is by the case; her reputation as "something of a firebrand" and her dedication to her work at Foundling House far outstrip her desire to conform to society's wishes-a worldview not unlike Barnaby's. Penelope insists on accompanying Barnaby through every step of his investigation, and with some input from an old friend at Scotland Yard, the pair begins navigating the slums of London's East End in search of a "burglary school." As the orphans' fate begins to slide into focus, so, too, does Barnaby and Penelope's attraction for one another. That attraction, palpable from their first meeting, slowly builds to a gratifying crescendo without overpowering the story, which, though light on plot twists, clips along at a fast pace with enough charm to delight both fans and new readers. (Feb.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

Wild man Barnaby Adair is in love. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

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By on March 4, 2009
A great start to the Casebook Of Barnaby Adair series. Barnaby and Penelope are very deep, enthralling characters and their sensual and steamy romance will keep you glued to the book. Add the suspenseful storyline with the element of danger, and this book is a very entertaining romance. I would recommend it to anyone.
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