Emerald Embrace

by Shannon Drake

Book Overview

After a friend's untimely death, Martise St. James journeys to the brooding Scottish castle of the late Mrs. Creegan to find her mystifying widower. Lord Bruce Creegan's presence arouses more than... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1605420824
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Medallion Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.3" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

strong gothic historical romantic suspense

In 1865, upon learning of the death of her friend Mary, Lady Creeghan, Martise St. James travels from war torn Virginia to Scotland on a mission. She plans to investigate Mary's death and search for the St. James emerald that she sent to her late friend for safekeeping while the Civil War had marauders from both sides stealing from civilians. To obtain entrance to Castle Creeghan in the Highlands, she informs the widower Lord Bruce Creeghan that she is Mary's sister. Although she believes her host killed his wife, Martise finds she desires him. As she investigates the castle's secrets, Martise learns that most inside the keep believe murder occurred and the laird is the suspect. Although they fall in love in between arguments, he vows never again will someone he cares for be a victim while she fears being victim number two. With engaging illustrations by Yevgeniya Yeretskaya that enhance the strong gothic plot, fans will enjoy this entertaining historical romantic suspense. The lead couple is a terrific pairing of a brave amateur sleuth and the prime suspect as she tries serendipitously to investigate the murder and the missing emerald while he tries to keep her safe. With a strong support cast, readers will relish this solid Victorian era romantic whodunit romance. Harriet Klausner

very good

From back of book: Martise St. James journeyed to the brooding Scottish castle to uncover the secret of her friends untimely death. Lord Bruce Creeghan was her late friends husband, a man whose stormy eyes aroused Martise darkest suspicions and-wildest desires. Surrounded by Whispers and fear-and temptation-Martise tried to unlock the mysteries of the ancient castle., Silence the rumers of murder and locate a missing emerald. But the Lord's magnetic presence demanded her surrender. Her body melting in the mans powerful arms she longed to destroy the shadow of her doubts ...and flames of Reckless passion. But Who really was Lord Creeghan? Could their love be the greatest peril of all? EMERALD EMBRACE!!!!!