A Fragile Mask

By: Elizabeth Bailey

In Tunbridge Wells, Denzell watches a beautiful girl playing with children. But the mysterious Verena proves cold and apparently impervious to Denzell’s charm. But Verena, anxious for her abused mother’s health, is struggling to remain aloof. Will his affection be enough to coax Verena out of her fear of matrimony?

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Book Description

Cold as ice or warm as honey? A snow maiden impervious to his charm.

Denzell Hawkeridge sees her from the window, beautiful and animated. When he meets mysterious Verena Chaceley, she is a polite statue. Provoked and intrigued, flirtatious Denzell sets out to prick the mask. And finds a hidden and poignant vulnerability.

Anxious for her abused mother’s health, terrified the perpetrator will come after them, Verena struggles to stay aloof and heart-free. She dare not drop her guard. Yet is there disappointment when Denzell retires, defeated?

A chance encounter provides an unexpected key, reviving Denzell’s affections. But can he coax Verena out of her ingrained fear of matrimony?

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