Clandestine

Sarah Callaway has only one hope in finding her missing cousin and that hope is with none other than Guy Devoran. He is the handsome nephew of the powerful Duke of Blackdown. Her last letter from her cousin stated a close connection to Guy and if there is any hope at all at finding her she knows that Guy will be the answer. After a daring period of time where she follows the handsome man they finally meet face to face and Sarah puts forth her request. She has no idea that the connection between Guy and Rachel was more then she was lead to believe. When he agrees to help her the time they spend together forces Sarah to realize that her heart is awakening again. From the glittering ballrooms of London to the smuggler world these two fight the attraction and honor that binds them both together. Ms. Ross is without a doubt one of the most lyrical writers to pen a historical romance in years. A reader is guaranteed a fine read when they pick up anything by this author. Guy and Sarah's romance is just that...romantic. The push/pull that makes up their courtship will capture the reader's attention from the beginning. For those that have been reading this series from the beginning you will be able to visit with old friends. For readers that are new to Ms. Ross...will be making a beeline to their bookstore of choice to pick up her backlist. This read offers it all, romance, suspense, entertaining setting and full rich characters that will jump off the pages. Even the frustrating Rachel is a ideal addition to this read. Ms. Ross understands what romance is and how to convey it to fans new and old. Courtesy CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

In this third book of the Wyldshay trilogy, Ross again pits honor against personal happiness in a story of great passion and suspense. Apparently plain widow Sarah Callaway, fearing that her missing cousin has been kidnapped by a thwarted suitor, enlists Guy Devoran, irresistably handsome and passionately honorable, to help her search. Guy has his own history with the missing Rachel which he keeps to himself, though his honor demands he help Sarah. As they begin their search, passion sparks between the delighful Sarah, who doubts any man could find her attractive, and delectable Guy, whose deep sense of honor battles with his growing connection to Sarah. As with all her books, the rhythym and rich texture of Ross's writing raises this book above the average romance fare. If her story were a ballet, the dancers would move with deliberate and passionate grace as the music sounded a deep, resonant undertone. In Clandestine all the characters, including the infuriating Rachel, remain true and capture the reader's interest to the last page.

In 1829 England, Sarah Calloway worries that a rejected suitor has abducted her cousin Rachel. She has no one to turn to for help except perhaps Guy Devoran, a man her cousin mentioned in a letter to her as a kind caring person. Desperate and worried, Sarah clandestinely observes Guy at various galas before finally asking him to find and rescue Rachel. Guy cannot fathom why the young widow selected him, but admires her courage and loyalty. He agrees to investigate what happened to Sarah though he thinks she hides something from him. He knows he has not told her the entire truth of why he acquiesces to make inquiries. As they journey through the world of the Ton and the underworld of smugglers, they fall in love, but both must reveal their deepest darkest secrets if they want to make a permanent match and save Sarah. This is a terrific Regency romantic suspense thriller as the rescuers fall in love while not totally trusting their beloved as each believes the other hides something critical from them. The action-packed story line moves rather quickly yet the prime players are fully developed. Julia Ross proves the sub-genre is alive and well. Harriet Klausner

Whether you're a diehard Julia Ross fan or never been introduced to her historical romances, you can't go wrong picking up her November release, Clandestine. In her inimitable captivating style, Ross has created another pair of memorable characters and thrown them into a complex and sensual adventure that is sure to please. Widow Sarah Callaway's cousin has gone missing under suspicious circumstances, and the only lead Sarah has is a handful of old letters that convince her the only man who can help her is Guy Devoran, nephew of one of England's powerful dukes. Despite an immediate attraction to the flame-haired botany teacher and his need to keep his own secrets regarding the missing woman, Guy is enticed into helping the determined Sarah. Their quest carries them from the backdrop of elegant London ballrooms to the country estates of England's peerage to the lonely beaches smugglers walk, each clue unfolding upon the other as their forbidden love--and ever greater danger--unfolds. Ross's wonderful imagery is enhanced by wicked botany references, creating a delicious and lush historical romance that is immensely satisfying. This one's destined for my keeper shelf!