{"product_id":"a-strangers-secret-9780310333401","title":"A Stranger's Secret","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a grieving young widow, Morwenna only wants a quiet life for herself and her son. Until a man washes ashore, entangling her in a web of mystery that could threaten all she holds dear.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLady Morwenna Trelawny Penvenan indulged in her fair share of dalliances in her youth, but now that she's the widowed mother to the heir of the Penvenan title, she's desperate to polish her reputation. When she's accused of deliberately luring ships to crash on the rocks to steal the cargo, Morwenna begins an investigation to uncover the real culprits and stumbles across an unconscious man lying in the sea-foam--a man wearing a medallion with the Trelawny crest around his neck. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medallion is a mystery to David Chastain, a boat builder from Somerset. All David knows is that his father, after lying and stealing his family's money, was found dead in Cornwall with the medallion in his possession. And he knows the widow who rescued him from the water is impossibly beautiful--and likely the siren who caused the shipwreck in the first place--as well as the hand behind whoever is trying to murder David. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Morwenna nurses David back to health and tries to learn how he landed on her beach, suspicion and pride keep their growing attraction at bay. But can they join together to save Morwenna's name and estate, as well as David's life? Can they acknowledge the love they are both trying to deny? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Expertly crafted and filled with mystery and intrigue, Laurie Alice Eakes's newest book is sure to delight historical romance fans.\" --Sarah E. Ladd, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Thief of Lanwyn Manor\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a fabulous mix of emotionally complex romance, gothic suspense, and characters who will stay in readers' minds long after the book is finished, \u003cem\u003eA Stranger's Secret\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling, mystery infused love story that any historical romance lover will enjoy.\" --Dawn Crandall, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Hesitant Heiress\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Bound Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Captive Imposter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegency romance with inspirational elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook 2 of the Cliffs of Cornwall series; can also be enjoyed as a standalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a reading group guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEakes, Laurie Alice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSince she lay in bed as a child telling herself stories, bestselling, award-winning author Laurie Alice Eakes has fulfilled her dream of becoming a published author, with a degree in English and French from Asbury University and a master's degree in writing fiction from Seton Hill University. She now has nearly two dozen books in print. Laurie Alice lives with her husband in Houston, Texas, with sundry lovable dogs and cats.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50319140094226,"sku":"9780310333401","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a7b0db1a-146a-4f76-9bb4-0f1050b943b1.jpg?v=1727564847","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-strangers-secret-9780310333401","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}