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About The Tempting Of Thomas Carrick
Product Description #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to Scotland with a tale of two lovers irrevocably linked by destiny. Thomas Carrick is driven to control all aspects of his life. The wealthy owner of Carrick Enterprises, located in bustling Glasgow, he is one of that city's most eligible bachelors and intends to select a wife from the many young ladies paraded before him. He wants to take that next step along his self-determined path, yet no one captures his eye, nor his attention not the way Lucilla Cynster did. Thomas has avoided his clan's estate because it borders Lucilla's home, but disturbing reports from his clansmen force him to return. His uncle, the laird, is ailing, a family is desperately ill, and the healer is unconscious and dying. Duty leaves Thomas no choice but to seek help from the last woman he wants to face. Strong-willed and passionate, Lucilla has been waiting for Thomas to return and claim his place by her side. She knows he is her fated lover, husband, protector, and mate just as she is his one true love. Though his return wasn't on her account, Lucilla is willing to seize whatever chance Fate hands her. Thomas can never forget Lucilla, or the connection that seethes between them, but to marry her would mean embracing a life he does not want. Lucilla sees that Thomas has yet to accept the inevitability of their union. But how can he ignore a bond such as theirsone so much stronger than reason? Lucilla is as determined as only a Cynster can be to fight for the future she knows can be theirs. And while she cannot command him, she has powerful enticements she's willing to wield in the tempting of Thomas Carrick. A neo-Gothic tale of passionate romance laced with mystery, set in the uplands of southwestern Scotland A Cynster Second Generation Novela classic historical romance of 122,000 words. Review Reading Order of Cynsters Next GenerationSeries Novels: By Winter's Light The Tempting of ThomasCarrick A Match for MarcusCynster The Lady By His Side An IrresistibleAlliance The Greatest Challengeof Them All About the Author #1 New York Times bestselling author StephanieLaurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science,a hobby that quickly became a career. Her novels about the masterful Cynstercousins have captivated readers around the globe, making her one of the romanceworld's most beloved and popular authors. Laurenshas been writing historical romance novels in her signature "Errol Flynn meetsJane Austen" style for more than twenty years. TheTempting of Thomas Carrick isher fifty-eighth book. All of her previous works remain in print and arereadily available. Visit her online at stephanielaurens.com Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. April 1848 Glasgow Good morning, Mr. Carrick." Thomas looked up from furling his umbrella and smiled at Mrs. Manning, the middle-aged receptionist seated behind her desk to one side of the foyer of the Carrick Enterprises office. Mrs. Manning held out a commanding hand. "Let me take that for you, sir." As the door to the stairwell swung closed behind him, Thomas strolled across and dutifully handed over the umbrella. Mrs. Manning's thin lips curved approvingly as she took it; despite her habitually stern demeanor, she had a soft spot for Thomas. The company offices occupied the front half of the first floor of a building on Trongate, close to the bustling heart of the city, and the widowed matron ruled over her empire with a firm but benign hand. "You have no meetings scheduled this morning, Mr. Carrickjust the discussion with the Colliers late this afternoon." Mrs. Manning glanced across the room. "And nothing's come in this morning that falls to you." Opposite the reception desk, a long polished counter ran along the wall, and there were numerous pigeonholes set in the wall above. Before the counter, Dobson, the general clerk, was quietly sorting letters and deliveries; an ex-soldier and ma
