James Trevalyan came from a long line of men who served the British Crown with their gift of a voice with compelling power, and kept that tradition going while he loved and lived with Jeremy Waters. When Jeremy died in his arms, James resolved to live without love. His family keeps him connected to life -- Jamie, his son from his brief marriage to an American, and Pamela, his beloved little sister, caught in a loveless marriage to a cold, cruel man.<br><br>Then Tanner comes into his life, a clever and handsome agent who joins him in an ongoing undercover mission. How long will it take James to realize he and Tanner are meant for each other? And can Tanner survive the assignment that’s thrown him in with mobsters who want him dead simply because he knows too much?

Greater Love Hath No Man

“I’m sorry, Petal. I wish you’d come to me when that bastard first started hurting you.” I’d lost control and told Tanner I’d kill Haynsworth if it appeared he might get away with this, but…I had something else in mind. “I don’t know if your soul has been at rest, but I promise you, I’ll make this right.”


I cracked my knuckles, left my poor sister, and followed her son up the stairs. 21


While we waited for the arrival of the men from Scotland Yard, my nephew and Dorincourt put together tea and Tanner and I made ourselves comfortable in Haynsworth’s study.


“What caused you to frown when you first saw Robert Dorincourt?” I asked idly.


“Eh?” Tanner had been studying the room, but at that he turned his attention back to me. “Oh, just for a moment he reminded me of someone.”


“Anyone in particular?” Since Dorincourt was blond, I knew it couldn’t be a past lover.


Chapter 81