{"product_id":"the-tempting-of-thomas-carrick-cynster-2","title":"The Tempting of Thomas Carrick (Cynster)","description":"#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to Scotland with a tale of two lovers irrevocably linked by destiny.\nThomas Carrick is driven to control all aspects of his life. The wealthy owner of Carrick Enterprises, located in bustling Glasgow, he is one of that city's most eligible bachelors and intends to select a wife from the many young ladies paraded before him. He wants to take that next step along his self-determined path, yet no one captures his eye, nor his attention…not the way Lucilla Cynster did.\nThomas has avoided his clan's estate because it borders Lucilla's home, but disturbing reports from his clansmen force him to return. His uncle, the laird, is ailing, a family is desperately ill, and the healer is unconscious and dying. Duty leaves Thomas no choice but to seek help from the last woman he wants to face.\nStrong-willed and passionate, Lucilla has been waiting for Thomas to return and claim his place by her side. She knows he is her fated lover, husband, protector, and mate just as she is his one true love. Though his return wasn't on her account, Lucilla is willing to seize whatever chance Fate hands her.\nThomas can never forget Lucilla, or the connection that seethes between them, but to marry her would mean embracing a life he does not want.\nLucilla sees that Thomas has yet to accept the inevitability of their union. But how can he ignore a bond such as theirs—one so much stronger than reason? Lucilla is as determined as only a Cynster can be to fight for the future she knows can be theirs. And while she cannot command him, she has powerful enticements she's willing to wield in the tempting of Thomas Carrick.\nA neo-Gothic tale of passionate romance laced with mystery, set in the uplands of southwestern Scotland\nA Cynster Second Generation Novel—a classic historical romance of 122,000 words.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 077831782X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.077831782X.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Laurens, Stephanie\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Mass Market Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47377135567025,"sku":"RDV.077831782X.A","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/077831782X-0_576cc609-1059-4380-ac63-342bf6d72431.jpg?v=1781116490","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/the-tempting-of-thomas-carrick-cynster-2","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}