The Secret of Love

A STOLEN HEARTWhen Lady Isabella Trevarre first laid eyes on Gabriel St. Briac, she announced to her best friend: “That is the man I will marry!” Now a woman grown, Izzie has traded her girlish dreams for the independent life of an artist, but she never quite forgot the dazzling Frenchman who captivated her young heart. When he appears again in Cornwall, the seeds of desire grow between them…A STOLEN MASTERPIECEAs Napoleon’s army loots art treasures throughout Europe, Gabriel St. Briac’s priceless Leonardo da Vinci painting vanishes from its hiding place. Bent on recovering his family’s prized possession, Gabriel sets sail for the chaos of wartime France—only to find Izzie stowed away on his ship. Though fearful for her safety, he allows her to join in his quest. But Izzie harbors a dark secret…a secret that could shatter their fragile trust. When danger puts them both to the test, will they dare risk all for love?Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family series:1 – SILVER STORM (André & Devon)2 – HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)3 – SMUGGLER’S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)4 – THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)5 – SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)6 – HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)7 – HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)8 – TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)