

After years of thinking about writing her own novel, during nights and weekends for the next several months, she began crafting her own story. One evening Stephanie realized that she did not have any more of her favorite romance novels to read. Their own cottage was built in the 16th century, while next door were the protected ruins of an early Roman villa, and nearby was a 14th century castle.Īfter four years in England, Stephanie and her husband returned to Australia, where she continued to work in cancer research, eventually heading her own research laboratory. They lived in an area surrounded by history. Once in London, Stephanie and her husband both began work as research scientists in Kent.

in Biochemistry in Australia, Stephanie and her husband moved to Great Britain, taking one of the last true overland journeys from Katmandu to London. After continuing through school and earning a Ph.D. When she was 5, her family moved to Melbourne, Australia, where she was raised. Yet in order for Marcus to convince her to be his bride, they must plunge headlong into a journey full of challenges, unforeseen dangers, passion and yearning, until Niniver grasps the essential truth-that she is indeed a match for Marcus Cynster.Stephanie Laurens was born in Sri Lanka, which was at the time the British colony of Ceylon. Marcus quickly discovers his fated role is to stand by Niniver's side and, ultimately, claim her hand.

Suppressing her wariness over tangling with a gentleman who so excites her passions, she appeals to him for aid. Powerful and dangerous, Marcus is perfect for the task. Having accepted that she can never marry and risk a controlling husband, she needs help fending off unwelcome suitors. Delicate and ethereal, Niniver has vowed to return her clan to prosperity. Fate, he's sure, will never be so kind as to decree that Niniver should be his. He knows his destiny lies near his home in Scotland, but what will it be? Who is his fated bride? One fact seems certain: his future won't lie with Niniver Carrick, a young lady who attracts him mightily and whom he feels compelled to protect-even from himself. Book Synopsis #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens delivers a dramatic tale of desire and devotion in her beloved Cynster series Marcus Cynster is waiting for Fate to come calling.
