A Wager For Land and Wealth Sets Two Friends in Conflict While a Woman's Heart Turns to Revenge in Sweet Fire by Jo Goodman

-- 1852, London; 1869, San Francisco, Samoa, and Sydney, Australia --

Told all her life that she was plain, Lydia Chadwick knew no man would come courting. So it was with some suspicion that the shy, sweet, San Francisco heiress woke one morning with a tall, dark, dangerously handsome husband she couldn't recall marrying. Lydia had lost her memory, and was desperate to discover if there was truly a love to remember. For as she looked at Nathan Hunter's lean, muscular frame, she longed to abandon herself to the sensual stranger, and believe--if only for a little while--that the possessive passion in his smoky gray eyes was really for her.

Business and pleasure weren't supposed to mix, but in this case Nathan Hunter was willing to make an exception. After all, it was in his best interests to keep his new bride's mind off the secrets of her past and her hatred for him. Keeping focused on his goals proved difficult as Lydia's sweet surrender wove a seductive spell around Nathan's heart, arousing emotions he had thought forever buried.

But past transgressions have a way of catching up to the future. When Nathan's former friend and rival, Brigham More, seemingly returns from the dead, he stands to ruin Lydia and Nathan by unleashing an unspeakable secret.

Publisher's Note: For new and old fans of Jo Goodman comes one of her classic works, freshly edited by Jo Goodman for today's audience. Fans of Mary Jo Putney, Kat Martin, Jo Beverley, Courtney Milan and Kaki Warner will enjoy this spirited adventure and romance.

REVIEWS:

"Delightful and exciting...Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion." -- RT Book Reviews

"Goodman is a thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page." -- All About Romance

"A perfect treat for readers who enjoy smart, sensual love stories à la Amanda Quick." -- Book List

"A tender, engaging romance and a dash of risk in a totally compelling read." -- Library Journal

"For the pure joy of reading a romance, this book comes close to perfection." -- Dear Author

ALSO BY JO GOODMAN:

Violet Fire

Scarlet Lies

Sweet Fire

THE MCCLELLANS

Crystal Passion

Seaswept Abandon

Tempting Torment

THE HAMILTON FAMILY

More Than You Know

More Than You Wished

THE COMPASS CLUB

Let Me Be The One

Everything I Ever Wanted

All I Ever Needed

Beyond A Wicked Kiss

THE DENNEHY SISTERS

Only My Love

My Heart's Desire

Forever in My Heart

Always in My Dreams

Only in My Arms

THE MARSHALL BROTHERS

Her Defiant Heart

His Heart's Revenge

THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY

My Steadfast Heart

My Reckless Heart

With All My Heart

Jo Goodman has always been a fan of happily-ever-afters. She turned to writing romances when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia. Visit her website at www.jogoodman.com.