Unforgivable Love: A Retelling of Dangerous Liaisons

ISBN: 0062655655

Author: Scott, Sophfronia

Condition: New

Marvelously dramaticbrings its era to life with lush detail. - People MagazineFrom the author of Wild Beautiful and FreeIn this vivid reimagining of the French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses, its the summer when Jackie Robinson breaks Major League Baseballs color barrier and a sweltering stretch has Harlems elite fleeing the city for Westchester Countys breezier climes, two predators stalk amidst the manicured gardens and fine old homes.Heiress Mae Malveaux rules society with an angels smile and a heart of stone. She made up her mind long ago that nobody would decide her fate. To have the pleasure she craves, control is paramount, especially control of the men Mae attracts like moths to a flame.Valiant Jackson always gets what he wants-and hes wanted Mae for years. The door finally opens for him when Mae strikes a bargain: seduce her virginal young cousin, Cecily, who is engaged to Frank Washington. Frank values her innocence above all else. If successful, Vals reward will be a night with Mae.But Val secretly seeks another prize. Elizabeth Townsend is fiercely loyal to her church and her civil rights attorney husband. Certain there is something redeemable in Mr. Jackson. Little does she know that her worst mistake will be Vals greatest triumph.