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Marci's Desire
by Sara LuckFrom "an author to watch," (Romantic Times) comes a new blazingly hot romance set in the American West.When Marci and Stanton are caught in some illicit activity, Marci's father suggests that she leave Washington. She goes to Yellowstone with a female photographer, and becomes her assistant. There, Marci meets Lieutenant Myles Cade McDowell, known as Cade, who is part of the military contingent at Ft. Yellowstone, there to protect the park from poachers. When one of Cade's friends, James Moss, leads a troop of men by bicycle from Ft. Missoula, Montana to Yellowstone, Cade, who wants to equip the soldiers in Yellowstone with bicycles, gets permission to make the journey with Moss--and Marci accompanies them in order to make a photographic essay. And along their scenic trip, Cade and Marci discover their true feelings for one another...
Marcia Schuyler (Grace Livingston Hill #83)
by Grace Livingston HillThe sun was already up and the grass blades were twinkling with sparkles of dew, as Marcia stepped from the kitchen door. She wore a chocolate calico with little sprigs of red and white scattered over it, her hair was in smooth brown braids down her back, and there was a flush on her round cheeks that might have been but the reflection of the rosy light in the East. Her face was as untroubled as the summer morning, in its freshness, and her eyes as dreamy as the soft clouds that hovered upon the horizon uncertain where they were to be sent for the day.
Marco's Pride (The Italian Husbands)
by Jane PorterThe New York Times–bestselling author delivers “a delightful yet emotional tale . . . true romance, true soulmates and two hearts beating as one” (The Romance Readers Connection).When making love, Marco D’Angelo was sensual and passionate. But when it came to declaring his love, he was unable to open his heart. When their whirlwind marriage fell apart, Payton left him, taking their two young daughters with her.Two years later, Payton has returned to Italy—the time has come for the girls to get to know their father. At first Payton is determined to keep her distance from Marco. But on seeing him again her feelings for him can no longer be ignored, and she’s forced to admit that her body still yearns for her husband’s touch . . . “A wonderfully delightful romance packed with tons of emotion, sexual tension and characters that really pull at your heart.” —Romantic Times“Thanks to her trademark alpha male, heartwarming heroine and a sexual tension the likes of which is sure to send readers’ pulses skyrocketing, Jane Porter’s compelling new release is a definite keeper among keepers.” —Writers Unlimited Reviews
Marcus (Love Undercover)
by Lori FosterThey&’ve been crushing on each other for months… So what&’s holding them back?A sizzling new Love Undercover novella For Marcus Bareden, Lucy Cortland is more than the girl next door. She&’s beautiful, funny and easy to talk to. He&’d really like to get closer, but something about her occasional wariness sets off his spidey sense. When he was nine, Marcus was plucked from an abusive situation and adopted by the most amazing parents a boy could wish for. Lucy Cortland spent years overcoming an awful youth. Now, she&’s got a great job, her own place and a super sexy neighbor. Marcus is warm, kind and they&’ve become good friends. She&’s only known him a few months, but their chemistry is undeniable. Yet for Lucy, getting close isn&’t possible. Lucy believes no one could love her after what she&’s been through. No one could understand…except maybe the guy next door, who knows how it feels to be mistreated and how hard it can be to learn to hope—even love—again.Don't miss the other titles in the Love Undercover series, including Getting Rowdy and Bare It All.
Marcus Wilding: Duke of Pleasure
by Carole MortimerIn this scintillating prequel novella to her Dangerous Dukes miniseries, USA TODAY bestselling historical author Carole Mortimer delivers a feast for the senses!England, 1815He's the most accomplished lover in England, and the finest tutor in pleasure that ever lived!Lady Julianna Armitage is on a mission:  - The goal: Discover passion and learn the true art of lovemaking, something she never experienced in her short, loveless marriage.  - The teacher: The devastatingly handsome Marcus Wilding, Duke of Worthing; the one man she could never have...until now.  - The outcome: Pure, decadent, indulgent satisfaction!Julianna is determined to maintain control, but as Marcus unleashes a sensual siege that awakens her every sense, it soon becomes clear that losing control can be the most delicious thing of all!Don't miss this shockingly seductive new series from legendary bestselling author Carole Mortimer:Dangerous DukesRakes about townZACHARY BLACK: DUKE OF DEBAUCHERYAvailable October 2014DARIAN HUNTER: DUKE OF DESIREAvailable November 2014
Mardi Gras Madness
by Brett HallidayAn innocent young woman is seduced by the temptations of Bourbon Street in this sultry, scintillating tale Twenty-two-year-old Barbara Dorn has always been sure of herself. Sure of her happiness in rural Tancipahoa Parish, Louisiana, where she was born and raised. Sure of her commitment to her fiancé, an agricultural school graduate who cultivates his family farm with scientific exactitude. Sure of her distaste for big-city life and excitement. But when her old college roommate, Ethel, comes to visit, Barbara realizes she may not have all the answers. Ethel is on a mission to convince her friend to make the hundred-mile trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, when the city becomes one vast playground and a half million people throw their cares and inhibitions to the wind. Ethel insists that Barbara experience the carnival of love before settling down to life on the farm. But when Barbara finally arrives in the City That Care Forgot, the beautiful young virgin will discover that her desires are deeper and more passionate than she ever thought possible.
Mardie and the City Surgeon
by Marion LennoxThe last person Mardie Rainey expects to see on her doorstep is her childhood sweetheart, Blake Maddock. Fifteen years ago, Blake Maddock had walked away, leaving her teenage heart sore and broken. But now-with a thunderstorm raging overhead-she can't turn him away, nor the injured border collie in his arms....Blake Maddock spent his life running from one tragic mistake... Now the frightened boy has become a formidable man-and he's coming back for the woman he has never forgotten....
Marek: A Cold Fury Hockey Novel (Carolina Cold Fury Hockey #11)
by Sawyer BennettWhen the Carolina Cold Fury’s hottest young star gets blindsided by an ex with a scandalous secret, it’s game on. “One of the best voices in contemporary romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne Marek Fabritis is used to delivering blows, not receiving them. But when he gets tipped off by an anonymous email about his ex-girlfriend, the news leaves him ice cold—and it’s not because Gracen Moore is getting married to a total jerk. It’s the fact that Marek has a three-year-old daughter he never knew about. Now he’s going back home, not to play knight in shining armor but to make damn sure that no man takes what’s his. For the first time, there might be something more important than hockey. Gracen Moore has always loved Marek. That’s why she let him go, so he could pursue a career in the NHL. And that’s why she never told him about Lilly. Only now does Gracen realize that she made an unforgivable mistake. But is that any reason for Marek to crash her wedding and make an epic scene? If the spark that still smolders between them is to be trusted, maybe. Still, Gracen’s not getting her hopes up. Because she knows better than anyone that appearances aren’t always what they seem. . . .Advance praise for Marek“Marek is a steamy, emotional, second-chance romance that had me rooting for both deeply scarred characters. Sawyer Bennet never disappoints.”—Gillian Archer, author of Rough Ride“Another five-star read from Sawyer Bennet! A second-chance roller coaster of emotions. I was cheering for Marek from page one. Loved it.”—USA Today bestselling author Sidney Halston“Marek and Gracen share a difficult past. I enjoyed every minute of their journey toward happily ever after. One of my favorites in the series.”—Wendy S. Marcus“Get ready. The puck isn’t the only thing that is going to drop”—PopSugar The Carolina Cold Fury series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately: ALEX GARRETT ZACK RYKER HAWKE MAX ROMAN LUCAS VAN REED MAREK The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels: SEX IN THE STICKS JILTED And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you’ll want to read in order: SUGAR DADDY SUGAR RUSH SUGAR FREE Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Mares verdes
by Esperanza RiscartUna novela romántica, ambientada en la ciudad argentina de Mendoza, en la que los protagonistas tendrán que luchar para que su historia sobreviva a todas las dificultades que se irán encontrando. «Me prometiste un cuento de hadas y estoy viviendo uno terrorífico. A este nido de maldad me trajiste.» Tras acabar su especialización como cirujana equina, la joven veterinaria Carola Domínguez pierde a su madre víctima de un cáncer. Pocos días después se incorpora a su trabajo en el club de polo de Sotogrande bajo las órdenes del eminente veterinario argentino Marcelo Mendoza Abadía, en quien despierta un interés más que profesional, aunque este evite reconocerlo. Marcelo M. Abadía decide trabajar en España durante el verano huyendo de su hacienda, situada en Saladillo, en plena Pampa húmeda argentina, la que comparte con sus tres hermanos. Presionado por los mayores, Julián y Roberta y por laincomprensible cláusula del testamento de su padre, se ve obligado a comprometerse con Andrea Valenti. Pronto, el carácter y la belleza de Carola provocan una convulsión en la vida de Marcelo, quien, apoyado por su hermano Benjamín, decide tomar las riendas de su vida y acaba contrayendo matrimonio con Carola, aunque le oculta el motivo real de celebrar una boda tan precipitada. Juntos comienzan una nueva vida en la hacienda argentina de los Mendoza, La Abadía. Carola es muy feliz y puede trabajar como siempre había soñado, entre caballos y en plena naturaleza. Pero descubre por sí misma que la familia Mendoza no es lo que esperaba, a pesar de las advertencias de Marcelo. En La Abadía, aparte de algunos buenos amigos, Carola también se encuentra sin pretenderlo a varios enemigos, entre ellos su cuñada Roberta, y arriesgará su vida en varias ocasiones debido al odio y a los rencores que anidan en esa casa.
Marfil (Enfrentados #Volumen 1)
by Mercedes RonAmar nunca fue tan peligroso como en «Enfrentados», la nueva saga de Mercedes Ron. Marfil tiene 20 años y vive en Nueva York, pero no todo es tan idílico como parece: hace unos días fue secuestrada mientras paseaba por Central Park. Su padre tiene muy claro que la razón del secuestro ha sido para mandarle un mensaje: podemos llegar a ella. A pesar de ser liberada, todo ha cambiado para Marfil: su vida no es la misma, y ella tampoco. Sobre todo porque ahora nunca está sola: siempre la acompaña Sebastian Moore, su guardaespaldas. Sebastian demostrará ser el encargado perfecto para protegerla, sobre todo cuando comienzan a llegar las amenazas de muerte, aunque nunca hubiese pensado que la tarea más complicada no sería esa, sino mantener a Marfil Cortés alejada de él. ¿Está Marfil preparada para descubrir la verdad de su pasado? ¿Lo pondrá todo en riesgo la atracción que ha surgido entre ambos?
Margaret Atwood: The Reworking of a Popular Genre
by Jackie SheadExploring how Margaret Atwood’s fiction reimagines the figure of the detective and the nature of crime, Jackie Shead shows how the author radically reworks the crime fiction genre. Shead focuses on Surfacing, Bodily Harm, Alias Grace, The Blind Assassin, Oryx and Crake and selected short fiction, showing the ways in which Atwood’s protagonists are confronted by their own collusion in hegemonic assumptions and thus are motivated to investigate and expose crimes of gender, class and colonialism. Shead begins with a discussion of how Atwood’s treatment of crime fiction’s generic elements, particularly those of the whodunit, clue puzzle and spy thriller, departs from convention. Through discussion of Atwood’s metafictive strategies, Shead also examines Atwood’s techniques for activating her readers as investigators who are offered an educative process parallel to that experienced by some of the author’s protagonists. This book also marks a significant intervention in an ongoing debate among Atwood critics that pits the author’s postmodernism against her ethical and humanistic concerns.
Margaret Mitchell and John Marsh: The Love Story Behind Gone With the Wind
by Marianne WalkerBased on almost 200 previously unpublished letters and extensive interviews with their closest associates, Walker's biography of Margaret Mitchell and her husband, John Marsh, offers a new look into a devoted marriage and fascinating partnership that ultimately created a Pulitzer Prize winning novel. This edition of Walker's biography celebrates the seventy-fifth anniversary of the publication of Gone With the Wind in 1936. In lively extracts from their letters to family and friends, John and Margaret, who also went by Peggy, describe the stormy years of their courtship, their bohemian lifestyle as a young married couple, the arduous but fulfilling years when Peggy was writing her famous novel, the thrill of its acceptance for publication and its literary success, and the excitement of the making of the movie. In telling the private side of this twenty-four-year marriage, author Marianne Walker reveals a long-suspected truth: Gone With the Wind might have never been written were it not for John Marsh. He was Peggy's best friend and constant champion, and he became her editor, proofreader, researcher, business manager, and the inspiration and motivation behind her writing. At every point, including the turbulent years of Mitchell's first marriage to Red Upshaw, it was John who provided the intellectual stimulation, emotional support, and editorial insights that allowed Peggy to channel her talents into the creation of her astounding Civil War epic. Through years of meticulous research, Marianne Walker reveals the intimate and moving love story between a husband and wife, and between a writer and her editor.
Margaret's Story (Florida Trilogy #3)
by Eugenia PriceSynopsis Margaret Seton Fleming's life spanned the years 1813-1878. Although the family suffers many tragedies, Margaret has the ability to hope most of the time. She remains very strong throughout the story.
Margaritas olvidadas (Corazones en Manhattan #Volumen 6)
by Camilla MoraSexta entrega de la serie de romance actual «Corazones en Manhattan» de Camilla Mora. Cuando la verdad y la mentira se entremezclan, solo el corazón podrá reconocer sus límites. Frederick Lahr, uno de los creativos en S&P, es el más enamoradizo del grupo, o, al menos, eso es lo que piensan sus amigos. En cada mujer que conoce, busca un amor que lo llene y, de alguna manera, complete su vida, esa que tiene ahora, pues la de su infancia es una que ya superó y que prefiere olvidar. Philomena Pennyworth, una joven florista que cree en el príncipe azul y el amor para toda la vida, está decidida a no perder al hombre del que se enamoró y a conquistarlo otra vez. Sin embargo, el encuentro fortuito que planea no sale como ella espera y, para su desconcierto y confusión, se ve arrastrada a continuar con una mentira que la hará abrir los ojos en muchos aspectos. A veces, recuperar aquello que anhelas te puede llevar por un camino que no esperabas.
Margherita's Notebook: A Novel of Temptation
by Gabriella Giacometti Elisabetta FlumeriEscape to the winding cobblestone streets and rolling hills of Tuscany in this delicious, romantic, and charming tale of irresistible attraction and dreams fulfilled, complete with mouthwatering authentic Italian recipes--perfect for fans of Chocolat and Under the Tuscan Sun.Margherita is a spirited young woman with a passion for cooking. When her heart is broken in Rome, she returns to her hometown of Roccafitta, a small Tuscan village filled with lovable eccentrics and beautiful vineyards. She dreams of saving enough money to reopen her late mother's restaurant and hopes she may find help from the handsome stranger in town, Nicola Ravelli. An aloof and ambitious businessman, Nicola is buying up the village's vineyards and is also on the lookout for a personal chef. Though the two dislike one another immediately, Nicola agrees to pay Margherita well for each delicious meal she prepares for his various business meetings. But with each new dish, Nicola discovers that he is the one being seduced and Margherita realizes that she is expressing much more through her cooking than she cares to admit. Featuring the recipes for the seductive Italian dishes described in the story, including roast duck and the delectable pastry, baci di dama (a lady's kiss), Margherita's Notebook is an engaging and warm celebration of the power of food and its ability to nourish, stimulate, and express emotion--a satisfying read for every season.
Margherita's Notebook: A Novel of Temptation
by Gabriella Giacometti Elisabetta FlumeriEscape to the winding cobblestone streets and rolling hills of Tuscany in this delicious, romantic, and charming tale of irresistible attraction and dreams fulfilled, complete with mouthwatering authentic Italian recipes--perfect for fans of Chocolat and Under the Tuscan Sun.Margherita is a spirited young woman with a passion for cooking. When her heart is broken in Rome, she returns to her hometown of Roccafitta, a small Tuscan village filled with lovable eccentrics and beautiful vineyards. She dreams of saving enough money to reopen her late mother's restaurant and hopes she may find help from the handsome stranger in town, Nicola Ravelli. An aloof and ambitious businessman, Nicola is buying up the village's vineyards and is also on the lookout for a personal chef. Though the two dislike one another immediately, Nicola agrees to pay Margherita well for each delicious meal she prepares for his various business meetings. But with each new dish, Nicola discovers that he is the one being seduced and Margherita realizes that she is expressing much more through her cooking than she cares to admit. Featuring the recipes for the seductive Italian dishes described in the story, including roast duck and the delectable pastry, baci di dama (a lady's kiss), Margherita's Notebook is an engaging and warm celebration of the power of food and its ability to nourish, stimulate, and express emotion--a satisfying read for every season.
Margherita's Notebook: A Novel of Temptation
by Gabriella Giacometti Elisabetta FlumeriEscape to the winding cobblestone streets and rolling hills of Tuscany in this delicious, romantic, and charming tale of irresistible attraction and dreams fulfilled, complete with mouthwatering authentic Italian recipes--perfect for fans of Chocolat and Under the Tuscan Sun.Margherita is a spirited young woman with a passion for cooking. When her heart is broken in Rome, she returns to her hometown of Roccafitta, a small Tuscan village filled with lovable eccentrics and beautiful vineyards. She dreams of saving enough money to reopen her late mother's restaurant and hopes she may find help from the handsome stranger in town, Nicola Ravelli. An aloof and ambitious businessman, Nicola is buying up the village's vineyards and is also on the lookout for a personal chef. Though the two dislike one another immediately, Nicola agrees to pay Margherita well for each delicious meal she prepares for his various business meetings. But with each new dish, Nicola discovers that he is the one being seduced and Margherita realizes that she is expressing much more through her cooking than she cares to admit. Featuring the recipes for the seductive Italian dishes described in the story, including roast duck and the delectable pastry, baci di dama (a lady's kiss), Margherita's Notebook is an engaging and warm celebration of the power of food and its ability to nourish, stimulate, and express emotion--a satisfying read for every season.
Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl
by Brianna R. Shrum Sara Waxelbaum"The most delightfully snarky romance I&’ve read this year." —New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston This charming YA rom-com follows Margo, who suddenly realizes that she&’s gay but has no clue how to express her identity, so she enlists out-and-proud Abbie to act as her tutor on everything &“Queer 101&”...and first love. Margo Zimmerman is gay, but she didn&’t know until now. An overachiever at heart, Margo is determined to ace her newly discovered gayness. All she needs is the right tutor. Abbie Sokoloff has her own gayness down to a science. But a flunking grade in US History is threatening her acceptance to her dream school. All she needs is the right tutor. Margo agrees to help Abbie get her history grade up in exchange for &“Queer 101&” lessons. But as they spend more and more time together, Margo realizes she doesn&’t want just any girl—she wants the girl.
Margot & Me
by Juno DawsonHow can you hate someone in the present and love them in the past? Shortlisted for the Lancashire Libraries Book of the Year 2018How can you hate someone in the present and love them in the past? Shortlisted for the Lancashire Libraries Book of the Year 2018 Fliss's mum needs peace and quiet to recuperate from a long illness, so they both move to the countryside to live with Margot, Fliss's stern and bullying grandmother. Life on the farm is tough and life at school is even tougher, so when Fliss unearths Margot's wartime diary, she sees an opportunity to get her own back. But Fliss soon discovers Margot's life during the evacuation was full of adventure, mystery . . . and even passion. What's more, she learns a terrible secret that could tear her whole family apart . . .
Margot Mertz Takes It Down
by Carrie McCrossen Ian McWethyVeronica Mars meets Moxie in this hilarious and biting YA contemporary novel following Margot Mertz, a girl who runs an internet cleanup business and embarks on a quest to take down a revenge-porn site targeting the girls in her school.For the right price, high school junior Margot Mertz will go to the ends of the internet to remove your nip-slip, dick pic, or embarrassing DM. At least that's what it says on her business card. Margot founded a now notorious company that helps students, teachers, even a local weatherman, discreetly clean up their digital shame. And since her parents lost her college fund, Margot is happy to work for anyone... if they can pay, she can clean. But when a fellow student hires her to take down some leaked nudes, Margot discovers a secret revenge porn site featuring Roosevelt High girls. And hell hath no fury like Margot when she sees girls&’ butts shared without their consent. With the help of an unwitting ally, the popular and uncomfortably handsome Avery Green, Margot will gain access to the far flung cliques of Roosevelt High. Anything to find the mastermind (read: asshole) behind the site. But the more she digs, the deeper and darker the case becomes until Margot realizes that some jobs are so dirty, no one can come away clean. Even her. Gross.
Margot Mertz for the Win
by Carrie McCrossen Ian McWethyVeronica Mars meets Moxie in the hilarious and thought-provoking sequel to Margot Mertz Takes it Down.It&’s senior year. And Margot&’s on a mission to be a better Margot. Which means saying goodbye to her old cleanup ways—and their inherent moral ambiguities.To fill her time and round out her college application, Margot volunteers on a campaign for local election. It doesn&’t hurt that the local candidate is Shep Green, Avery&’s dad. It&’s nice to see Avery's too perfect face from time to time. Meanwhile at Roosevelt High, Margot finds herself roped into a second election, this one for school president. But when a mysterious blackmail plot emerges, and a loathsome opponent rises in the class race, Margot might have to return to the cleanup job she thought she&’d left behind. She&’s tried to keep her hands clean. But politics is a dirty job.
Margot's Lawman
by Debra KaynIt's hard to keep a secret in the small town of Pike, Montana, but veterinarian Margot McDougal and sheriff Roy Lee Hanson managed to keep their relationship on the sly for months. Margot cares for Roy Lee, but the last thing she needs is to worry about local gossip while she's busy running her clinic and dealing with the loss of her beloved father.Roy Lee can't wait to tell the world that he loves Margot. He respected her decision to keep their affair quiet-until now. It's time for everyone to know Margot is his gal...especially Ryan Martin, her new assistant. He's formed an attachment to Margot and Roy Lee is sure the city boy's unexplained appearance in Pike means he's up to no good.Margot just wants to help Ryan fit in, and Roy Lee's jealousy soon drives a wedge between them. A wedge that only increases when Margot is roped into Ryan's secret, too...37,000 words
Maria (Florida Trilogy #1)
by Eugenia PriceIn this captivating tale, Eugenia Price paints a vivid picture of the tumultuous historic and political events that shaped the life of Maria Evans, a remarkably independent woman in the colonial south. Born in Charles Town, South Carolina, Maria, a skilled midwife, accompanied her first husband, British soldier David Fenwick, when his regiment fought the Spanish in Cuba. When Spain agreed to give all of Florida in exchange for the city of Havana, Maria (who became known as Maria) and her husband were forced to relocate to the newly British garrison town of St. Augustine, Florida. Faced with challenges that would unnerve a less resourceful woman, Maria made a name for herself—developing and enhancing her position with influential citizens of St. Augustine. Eventually marrying three times, Maria proved herself to be an extraordinary woman—for any day or time.
Maria Chuteira
by F. Rocha M. E. CarterMaria Chuteira uma pessoa, especialmente uma jovem, que acompanha regularmente uma celebridade do futebol na esperança de ficar com ela. Veja o exemplo Tiffany Wendel: Prostituta. Puta. Torcedora. Estou acostumada com os nomes para que eles não me incomodem. Esses são meus garotos. Meus amigos. E daí se eu gosto de fazer sexo sujo com eles? Meu corpo não é da conta de ninguém além do meu. Por que Rowan Flanigan está me fazendo repensar como eu vivo minha vida? Fazendo-me questionar minhas escolhas? Ele é apenas um novato. Novato um membro de um time de atletismo em sua primeira temporada completa naquele esporte. Veja o exemplo Rowen Flanigan: Jogador. Filho de uma lenda. Novato. Claro, eu ouvi as histórias das torcedoras fanáticas antes. Quem não tem? Acabei de estar mais protegido do que meus colegas de equipe. E daí? Eu não esperava que ela fosse inteligente. Espirituosa. Gentil. Ela me deixa de joelhos em todos os sentidos - exceto um. Aquela parte? Estou economizando até a hora certa. Então, como diabos eu acabei me apaixonando por uma groupie como a Tiffany? E como diabos isso vai funcionar quando todos no meu trabalho tiveram uma parte da única coisa que eu não tenho?
Mariage à l'essai
by Helen Susan SwiftQuittant ses Highlands écossais pour se trouver un mari à Edimbourg, Alison Lamont doit affronter plusieurs problèmes. Mise à la porte du fameux bal de fin d'année de Lady Forres à cause d'un baiser volé, elle doit fuir une émeute qui a lieu dans la célèbre Vieille Ville et se retrouve à passer la nuit chez Willie Kemp, un excentrique contructeur de bateau.Le problème : alors qu'Alison tombe profondément amoureuse de Mr Kemp, sa tante veut la marier au riche mais désagréable John Forres. Alison prendra des mesures drastiques pour résoudre son dilemne, avec, en autre, un long périple dans les collines enneigées du Pentland. Mais à qui appartient la mystérieuse trace de pas devant sa chaumière, et quel secret Mr Kemp cache-t-il ?