The Scarred Heart

Book 2 of The Scars of the Heart Series

Book 5 of The Rakehell Regency Romance Series

Sorcha MacMurrough

Ireland, 1812

Elizabeth Eltham, beloved sister of the Duke of Ellesmere, travels to Ireland with the Duke and his friend Clifford, known as the Rakehells from their days at college and in the Peninsular War. After the tragic death of their sister Jane, her brother and his friends want to protect her more than ever.

One chance meeting with a dashing stranger in a cave is enough to awaken Elizabeth as a woman ripe for love, the love of the right man. Everyone she meets longs to marry a Duke’s daughter; she must trust her instincts to choose the man who loves her best.

But her choice of husband has far more cataclysmic consequences that her own personal ones, as Elizabeth must help save her beloved, and all of Ireland, from a devastating French invasion….

“Elizabeth,” the mysterious man murmured, her name upon his lips sounding like a tender vow that the most sensual delights would soon be hers. “I shall see you again soon, my most beautiful Elizabeth. Just promise me, darling, you’ll never tell anyone about this place, our secret haven. If you promise, then one day soon, you shall be mine.”

She would have asked a million questions, and yet only one: Will you make me yours now?

Her enigmatic lover had stilled, waiting for her answer, one hand now poised around her tender throat.

She whispered, “I promise. You and the cave are mine. I don’t want to share you with anyone. I want you.”

His hand between her thighs stroking her, and his mouth descending upon hers once more, silenced her utterly. She had no urge to ask him any more questions. All she wanted was to let the incredible sensations wash over her like the thundering tide.

Elizabeth felt a flood of heat fly upwards to her face, downwards toward her hips. As one of his fingers pressed in deeply, she dug her nails into the bare flesh of his back and mewled like a kitten.

He laughed tenderly against her lips, and moved his finger and thumb. An inward quiver so strong it shook her from head to toe rippled through Elizabeth, causing her to gasp and pull away, open-mouthed with desire.

“Don’t be afraid. It’s only the beginning. A bit of light loving. I won’t damage you. Enjoy this, and keep it locked in your memory until next we’re alone, my love.”

His hand moved again, and a rainbow sparkled in her head. Elizabeth gasped, writhed, and panted, her eyes tightly shut, swirling like a feather wafted by a hurricane….

The Scarred Heart

Book 2 of The Scars of the Heart Series

Book 5 of The Rakehell Regency Romance Series

Sorcha MacMurrough

Setting: Ireland, 1812

Word Count=82,000 (approx 300 pages)

Rating: Quite Sensual