Saving Lord Verwood (Paperback)

Third in the "Three Disgraces" Regency series Penelope Talcott distrusts Lord Verwood, a notorious rake who's meddled in the lives of her friends. But while in Brighton, she accidentally saves his life and becomes entangled in his affairs. Someone is trying to kill him and despite herself, Pen feels impelled to help. When scandal forces them into a marriage of convenience, they return to his estate in Cornwall, but mystery and danger continue to threaten their happiness. For Verwood, marriage to Pen offers an unlooked-for chance for redemption, if he can protect her from the tide of rumor and intrigue that surrounds him. Although he dares not tell her everything, the passion between them grows. But keeping secrets proves dangerous as a nameless, enigmatic enemy from Verwood's past challenges not only their growing love, but their very lives. SAVING LORD VERWOOD, the third in Elena Greene's "Three Disgraces" series, was originally published as a Signet Regency, became an RT Book Club Top Pick and winner of the Phoenix Desert Rose Golden Quill. Length: about 75,000 words (236 pages). Sensuality: kisses, several sex scenes. Reviews: "Saving Lord Verwood is an exciting and amusing romance, with a delightful blend of wit and mystery. Highly recommended." -- Rendezvous "Elena Greene writes an intriguing tale of hope, love and joy. In this clever story of just who rescues whom, the political intrigue and developing passion between the main characters neatly blend together to make a highly pleasurable read." -- Romantic Times (4 and 1/2 stars) "I highly recommend Saving Lord Verwood. Regency fans will adore this story, as will all readers who enjoy entertaining, well-written romances with marvelous characters and a dollop of mystery and intrigue." -- Susan Lantz, in Romance Reviews Today "Saving Lord Verwood is a most enjoyable read--one that calls up the ambiance of the Regency and offers a page-turner of a story." -- Barbara Hume, for Rakehell "Saving Lord Verwood is a thoroughly enjoyable Regency." -- Cathy Sova, for The Romance Reader (4 hearts)