White Lace and Promises — Natasha Blackthorne

Book two in the Carte Blanche Series Beth and Grey's passionate battle of wills continues...New York Merchant Prince Grey Sexton loves the audacious, spirited young temptress who seduced him in a Philadelphia bookseller's and made passionate love to him in his carriage. Her fiery nature broke through his cold self-protection. But in a time of war and trade disruption, he cannot allow himself to be distracted. He vows to put business above all else in his life, including his bride.Shocked and hurt by Grey's distance, Beth wonders whether he truly returns the burning love she feels for him. Beth demands that Grey prove he can truly change once and for all or else she will not start a family with him. But will the dark, sensual secrets she yet keeps repel this arrogant, self-controlled gentleman she has married? Reader Advisory: This book is the sequel to Grey's Lady and is best read as part of a series. It contains scenes of anal sex.