A Tempest of Desire

Viscount Oliver Langdon’s solitude is abruptly disrupted when he discovers that the well-known courtesan Marlowe has washed up on the shore of his secluded island after her hot air balloon went down in the middle of a storm. With the storm raging on, Marlowe and Langdon confront their growing feelings for each other. However, their emotions aren’t the only secrets they’ve been keeping. Langdon lives in fear of discovery, while Marlowe’s past jeopardizes her future. Will their return to the mainland be the end of their relationship, or will it only stoke the flames of their desire? Heath’s latest “Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James” novel, following An Affair with a Notorious Heiress, is full of passion, and the story immediately captures readers’ attention with the opening dramatic rescue. The main characters are flawed, making them appealing and relatable, and their backgrounds offer insight and intrigue into their character development.