The Wild Rose — Rene J. Garrod

SECRET DESIRES

California's gold rush had lured Miranda Austen and her father all the way from London. But when her father lost his life in the harsh wilderness, the well-bred English beauty was suddenly alone in the uncivilized American West. Only Lucas Adams, her rugged, fiercely handsome guide, stood between Miranda and the untamed land where bold and crude adventurers panned for gold.

But Miranda was defenseless against the passion that raged in her own heart. As Lucas' cool blue eyes surveyed her with undisguised desire, she trembled, knowing she dared not surrender to this stranger who trusted no woman.

Yet his embrace was a gentle but powerful seduction that made her forget everything but her need for him. And as his lips claimed hers, the secret desires each hid from the other ignited the blazing passion of an all consuming love.