In this suspenseful Regency romance, a newlywed widow encounters secrets, suspicion, and a second chance at love. Annabelle, Lady Winsborough, has little time to enjoy married life before her husband Richard is murdered by a highwayman . . . on their wedding day! His last words to her—”Trust only Carlton”—are simple yet mysterious. After all, who is Carlton? The answer is revealed when a man named David Carlton breaks into Annabelle’s lodgings that very night! Surely this man is not to be trusted—even if he is undeniably handsome. As secrets about Richard’s past come to light, and Carlton true identity is revealed, Annabelle is left wondering whether this mysterious man is a deceitful villain . . . or the true love of her life . . .

When Annabelle is widowed on her wedding day, she has no one to turn to but the mysterious David Carlton. But he is the heir and she cannot help but wonder if he was behind Richard’s death and whether loving him will destroy her as well. "...another exciting Regency from the pen of one of the genres best writers. Her writing style, which is extremely well paced, always manages to bring the characters and setting alive. There is an enchanting heroine, a sensuous hero, and the always delightful Miss Tibbles. While this is a series about the Westcott daughters and their indomitable Governess, Miss Tibbles, each book can and does stand well on its own. But why deprive yourself; buy THE WICKED GROOM, the first book and indulge yourself."--Pat Kersten, RENDEZVOUS * * * * *---Heartland Critiques

Upon a glorious morning, in the mid-summer of 18—, two equestrian travellers spurred their horses up the ascent of the Eagle’s Flight, the loftiest and most perilous pass of the Alleghanies…FROM THE BOOKS.

2nd book in the “Magic Locket” series: Theresa Barlow writes stories, magical stories for children. Lord Rivendale has a daughter who cannot speak and the only way to reach her seems to be through Miss Barlow’s books. Both are wary of love, but in trying to help the child Anna, Tessa and William discover they have much more in common than either would have thought. "...a book worth passing down to a reader's own children some day."--Affaire de Coeur “THE WIDOWER'S FOLLY is thoroughly enjoyable as a stand-alone. You don't need to read THE AMBITIOUS BARONET first, but once you delve into one, you'll want to read the others. So far, the three sisters and two heroes are quite distinct from each other in personality and interest, yet tied together by love, family and the mysterious locket. Faithful Regency readers are well aware of Ms Kihlstrom's fine novels; readers new to her works will find this an excellent place to start”--Jane Bowers Note that this book was originally published as a traditional Regency by Signet.