Publisher's Synopsis
Thatcher Donovan is livid; he was fortunate enough to acquire a coveted spot at The Heart of Stone Manor only to come face to face with the radiant Lore Jacobs. The far-away, secret, and dangerous mountaintop was supposed to be the ideal place to perfect his craft while being free of any threat to his aim of remaining unbound by troublesome females; he quickly realizes, however, that he is profoundly mistaken. Just as he's about to give up his scholarship to seek another means of sharpening his skills, he finds that he is loath to leave The Heart of Stone Manor-particularly The Hall of Light, and all its magnificent splendor. Thatcher is resolved to stay and simply find a way to avoid the dazzling Lore Jacobs; he does just that, until, that is, he realizes he has greatly misjudged her, and to his immense consternation, is no longer able to scorn her, and finds himself wholly and inescapably beguiled by her charm...except now it may be too late.
