Here's a book we're particularly looking forward to, and one that fans of historical romance are sure to appreciate. Nicola Cornick's novel, Whisper of Scandal, is due to be published on 17th June, and is set in gossip-ridden Regency London...Lady Joanna Ware has endured extreme public humiliation following the countless infidelities of her now deceased and much celebrated Arctic explorer husband. Her loveless marriage has left her with no desire to wed again, so in a desperate attempt to deter the flurry of suitors littering her parlour, Joanna brazenly kisses her late husband's friend, the brooding explorer, Lord Grant. Astonished by the burning desire that overcomes her, and afraid of starting an affaire, Joanna's lust turns to loathing.
Although accustomed to scandal, nothing can prepare Joanna for the shocking revelation that her wicked late husband has bequeathed his illegitimate child to her, and her new nemesis, Lord Grant. As joint custodians, Joanna and Lord Grant must embark on a treacherous expedition to the Arctic to rescue the orphan. Battling blizzards, near fatal encounters with Arctic beasts, and above all a blazing attraction to each other, their quest seems set to fail.
But could the chivalrous Lord Grant, on his mission to protect Joanna in the perilous surrounds of the Arctic, prove to be her biggest threat? Defenceless, and with her frigid heart thawing, Joanna finds herself at the mercy of a celebrated hero, who has one overriding intention: to seduce her.
