What's more, when David discovers Elizabeth is facing far greater danger than even her father feared, he is determined to help her, no matter the cost to his own safety.Īs the stakes rise, it is Murdo who must choose what he is prepared to sacrifice to keep David at his side, and ask whether there is any possibility of lasting happiness for men like them. No sooner have the two men arrived in the capital than they encounter Murdo's ruthlessly manipulative father, who reveals a shocking secret that rocks David to his foundations. BY A Gathering Storm (a Porthkennack novel) The Enlightenment Series Provoked Beguiled Enlightened Seasons Pass Unnatural Enemies Like You. This is a second edition of a book previously published by Samhain Pub. But to carry out his old mentor's wishes, David must travel to London, with Murdo. Read 476 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. But when David's mentor, Patrick Chalmers, asks David to return to Edinburgh to visit him on his deathbed, it seems that day has come sooner than either David or Murdo would have wished.Ĭhalmers begs David to undertake one last piece of business for him: to secure the future of Chalmers's daughter Elizabeth.

At Laverock, he has regained his health and confidence and has found-with Murdo-more happiness and contentment than he has never known before.ĭavid is all too aware that some day soon he will have to leave Laverock-and Murdo-and return to his legal practice in Edinburgh, just as Murdo will have to return to his life in London. Warning: Men in love, men with secrets, and men armed with dueling pistols.David Lauriston has been recuperating at Lord Murdo Balfour's Laverock estate for the last five months. And whether there's any chance of lasting happiness for men like them. Murdo is at his side in the journey, but a shocking revelation by Murdo's ruthless father leaves David questioning everything they've shared.Īs tensions mount and the stakes grow higher, David and Murdo are forced to ask themselves how far they're prepared to go-and how much they're prepared to give up-to stay together. Unforgivable Total Creative Control Gentleman Wolf Provoked The Dream Alchemist Master. That day comes too soon when David's friend and mentor takes to his deathbed, and David finds himself agreeing to take on a private mission in London. Access Free Provoked Enlightenment 1 Joanna. The only things that trouble him are Murdo's occasional bouts of preoccupation, and the fact that one day soon, David will have to return to his legal practice in Edinburgh.

Since then, David has been living with his lover, Lord Murdo Balfour, while he recuperates.ĭespite the pain of his injuries, David's time with Murdo has been the happiest of his life.

The cruelest duel may not spill a drop of blood.but it could break their hearts.įive months ago, David Lauriston was badly hurt helping his friend Elizabeth escape her violent husband.

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