Scoundrels And Heroes

There is a fine line between a scoundrel and a hero. To London Society, Gregory St. John is a scoundrel, a rogue, a rake, and a bounder, but there is much more to the man than anyone knows. He works for the Home Officer. Some would call him a spy, but he prefer to call himself a courier. It is easy work, but dangerous at times. He meets with the true spies and accepts packages. He then delivers them to someone else. He is just a cog in the system. A system that works very well. He has been in love with Olivia Grainger for five long years, but due to the constant danger in his life, he refuses court her. His greatest fear, other than placing her life in jeopardy, is that she will find another man to marry before he can untangle his life and approach her. He can't seem to keep her out of his thoughts and heart. Olivia Grainger loves Gregory St. John and has loved him since the moment she set eyes on him. Her friends tell her to stay away from the man, but she is drawn to him like a moth to a flame. She can feel the good in him and there is nothing she wouldn't do for the man. Olivia is sure of it when Gregory is shot and wounded just a few miles from her home. When Gregory couldn't complete his mission, he asks Olivia to complete it for him. She doesn't tell Gregory she is chased by the man she is sure shot him. Although severally injured she is able to help him. She Followed the Drum when her twin brother joined the Army and went to the Peninsula to fight the war with Napoleon. Olivia worked tirelessly assisting doctors in field hospitals. The brother and sister returned to England when Lucius lost his arm. Even after two years, Lucius bitterly resents his sister as much as he loves her. He would have rather died than to return home half a man. His sister took that decision from him. Now, he fills his days trying to kill himself with brandy. Olivia convinces her brother into returning to London for the Season so they can transport Gregory to his cousin's townhouse. On the way, Gregory is attack while asleep in his bed at an Inn, Olivia is the one injured. Gregory is more determined than ever to say away from Olivia for her own safety, but when he reports to his superior Gregory is ordered to stay close to Olivia Grainger. There is a traitor in the Home Office and Lord Lynchfield believes the culprit is Olivia's Godfather. Olivia's brother, Lucius, meets a beautiful young woman who doesn't seem to notice his missing arm. He quickly falls in love with her and wishes to marry. Caroline Kingsley has vowed to never marry. Can Lucius convince Caro to give him and love a chance? Due to a situation beyond Gregory's or Olivia's control, they are forced to wed. Neither fight the idea too much. They love each other, but neither can give voice to their feelings. Gregory has dreamed of making love to Olivia for as long as he has known her. Can he control his emotions long enough to keep her safe? Gregory takes Olivia to his country house in the hope she will be hidden there until he can get control of the situation. He can't quit his post at the Home Office until he discovers the spy who is leaking information to the French. Danger follows them. Maurice LeBeau, a French spy, kidnaps Olivia and demands the impossible from Gregory for her return. Can he save the woman he has loves before anything happens to her? Can they declare their love for each other before it is too late? Book three of the Man of her Dreams series.

• | Author: S. J. White
• | Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Sep 22, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 294 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1974093719
• | ISBN-13: 9781974093717