{"product_id":"books-despised-desired-by-bree-wolf","title":"Despised \u0026 Desired","description":"A heart-warming, sigh-worthy romance. -Collette Cameron, USA Today bestselling author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this regency romance by \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and HOLT Medallion winning author Bree Wolf, a broken war veteran and a reluctant spinster come to see that sometimes the most painful scars are the ones we cannot see.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEngland 1806: SIR FREDERICK LANCASTER returns from the war with France a broken man, guilt-ridden over the loss of a friend who's been like a brother to him all his life. Then tragedy strikes again, plunging Frederick into a darkness he fears he'll never escape, and forces on him a life he never wanted. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the new Marquess of Elmridge, he is duty-bound to find a wife and father an heir. However, once that task is completed, he'll finally be free to return to the battlefield and end his miserable existence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA sound plan if ever there was one.\u003cbr\u003eAt least, until his mother chooses spinster ELSBETH MUNFORD to be his bride. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter an accident almost took her life, Ellie's beauty is tainted by ugly scars, ensuring her a place on the shelf as far as society is concerned. Still, despite the tragedy she's suffered, Ellie has remained a vivacious and caring young woman, who refuses to do one thing: give up...on herself or anyone else. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeast of all her new husband, a man she's secretly loved for as long as she can remember. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore Frederick knows what's happening, he catches himself thinking of his new wife day and night. Her gentle kindness and unfaltering strength call to him, stir his pulse and awaken a long forgotten yearning for love...and life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut what about the last step of his plan? Will Ellie find herself a widow soon? Or will Frederick risk everything and open his heart to her? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you like marriage of convenience stories with a touch of mystery, a dash of humour as well as deep, heartfelt emotions, then you'll love this installment of Bree Wolf's emotionally charged Love's Second Chance Series. Buy DESPISED AND DESIRED, grab a cup of tea, settle into your favorite reading spot and start this swoon-worthy romance now \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54425769017617,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781533492722.jpg?v=1787616089","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-au\/products\/books-despised-desired-by-bree-wolf","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}