Forbidden Magic

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New York Times bestselling author Jo Beverley captivates readers with her 'wickedly delicious' * novels of Regency England. Now she brings us a desperate young woman and the handsome lord who will change her fortune-and steal her heart. Left penniless after her parent's death, Meg Gillingham is in dire straits. Her cruel landlord threatens to turn her and her siblings out of their home unless she surrenders her young sisters to his lechery. Reluctantly, she turns for help to her only legacy- a magic statue that will grant wishes-but always at a price . . . Meg never expects the statue to bring her a marriage proposal, especially not from a handsome earl. She fears such a mismatch will certainly prove disastrous, yet has no choice but to accept. Meg comes to delight in her seductive husband, but her fears prove true when his dark secrets are revealed, putting her life at risk. Dare she risk. believing in another kind of magic-love 'Stunning . . . sizzling.' - Publishers Weekly 'Delightfully odd characters and a thrilling plot, along with a generous touch of magic, make this an enchanting read.' - Booklist 'A charming, outspoken heroine; a magnetic, unconventional hero; and . . . a fast-paced, intriguing plot,' - Library Journal * Teresa Medeiros

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Jo Beverley writes bestselling historical romance novels. Publishers Weekly declared her "Arguably today's most skillful writer of intelligent historical romance..." Her work has been described as "Sublime!" by Booklist, and Romantic Times declared her to be "one of the great names of the genre." She was born and raised in England and has a degree in history and American Studies from Keele University. She emigrated to Canada in 1976. In 2008 she returned to England and now lives in Devon. Her novels are set in the medieval, Georgian, and Regency periods and have won five RITAs, romance's top award, as well as many other accolades. She is one of twelve members of the Romance Writers of America's Hall of Fame.