The Gentleman's Quest

Description for THE GENTLEMAN'S QUEST by Deborah Simmons: BROODING GENTLEMAN, DEFIANT DAMSEL! Christopher Marchant's mood matches the storm clouds that gather above his mansion. Yet when lightning illuminates a stranded beauty he must do as any gentleman would. Although, once rescued, she must be on her way.... But if Hero Ingram leaves empty-handed her uncle will punish her. Christopher is caught off guard by her willful rebellion -- and he's sure he's caught a hint of vulnerability in her defiance.... As a gentleman he must protect her and make her quest his own. But as a red-blooded male...? She has awoken him from his slumber! Harlequin Historical #980, February, 2010.