Bound by Love
Published on 29. August 2017
350 pages
978-1-945447-17-4 (ISBN)
Description
A bond forged by courage and class, Bound by Love sweeps you from the riverbanks of colonial Virginia to the glittering halls of London, where love, secrets, and destiny collide. Two hearts must navigate duty, desire, and betrayal to discover a passion that transcends society's boundaries.
A bond-boy turned earl. A colonial beauty yearning for love. A past that threatens to tear them apart. In this sweeping historical romance, destiny binds two hearts across the shores of England and Virginia.
In 1745 Virginia, a chance encounter between Thomas Kensington and Jared St. Andrew Bellington sets in motion a tale of redemption and love. When Jared saves young Thomas from drowning, he finds himself freed from bondage and welcomed into the Kensington family. Years later, as Jared discovers his true identity as the Earl of Alveston, his growing feelings for Thomas's sister Della become complicated by the demands of his newfound nobility.
Set against the backdrop of colonial America and London society, this rich historical romance explores the boundaries of class, the healing power of love, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
Will Jared choose his birthright or follow his heart? Can Della overcome her fears of inadequacy in London's glittering social scene?
As secrets emerge and rivalries intensify, these star-crossed lovers must navigate a maze of duty, desire, and deception to find their way to true happiness.
A bond-boy turned earl. A colonial beauty yearning for love. A past that threatens to tear them apart. In this sweeping historical romance, destiny binds two hearts across the shores of England and Virginia.
In 1745 Virginia, a chance encounter between Thomas Kensington and Jared St. Andrew Bellington sets in motion a tale of redemption and love. When Jared saves young Thomas from drowning, he finds himself freed from bondage and welcomed into the Kensington family. Years later, as Jared discovers his true identity as the Earl of Alveston, his growing feelings for Thomas's sister Della become complicated by the demands of his newfound nobility.
Set against the backdrop of colonial America and London society, this rich historical romance explores the boundaries of class, the healing power of love, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
Will Jared choose his birthright or follow his heart? Can Della overcome her fears of inadequacy in London's glittering social scene?
As secrets emerge and rivalries intensify, these star-crossed lovers must navigate a maze of duty, desire, and deception to find their way to true happiness.
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Edith Layton (1938-2009) also known by her married name as Edith Felber, grew up in Queens, New York, and began writing when she was ten years old. She worked as a freelance writer for newspapers and magazines before publishing her first novel, THE DUKE'S WAGER, with Signet/NAL. She won numerous awards, starting in 1984 with The Romantic Times Award for Best New Regency Author and The Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award: Best New Regency Author. She went on to publish over 30 novels and many more short stories. Much of her out-of-print backlist is being reissued by Untreed Reads, as well as never-before-published titles that will be coming soon.
Edith Layton also published under her married name, Edith Felber. She was married for over 35 years to her physician husband, Dr. Norbert Felber, and produced three loving children, one of whom is writing this bio...
Edith Layton also published under her married name, Edith Felber. She was married for over 35 years to her physician husband, Dr. Norbert Felber, and produced three loving children, one of whom is writing this bio...
