(The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell) is the first installment in USA Today bestselling author Samantha James’s McBride Family series. Originally published in 2007, this Victorian historical romance follows a "tortured hero" trope centered on healing from past tragedy. Story Overview
After being caught in a compromising kiss, the two are forced into a "marriage of convenience". Annabel quickly realizes her husband is hiding a shattered past and must fight to thaw his "ice-cold" heart and make him embrace the possibility of love once more. Digital & Purchase Options Pasion Secreta Samantha James epub
Lady Annabel McBride meets Simon during a rare trip he takes to London. Despite their initial friction—Simon berates her during their first meeting—they are overcome by a sudden, intense attraction. (The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell) is the
Simon Blackwell is a man haunted by a "cruel twist of fate" that destroyed his world years ago. He has retreated to the moorlands, vowing to shut out his emotions and never love again. Annabel quickly realizes her husband is hiding a
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