From Ruin to Riches

By Louise Allen

A lord in want of a wife 

Ruined and on the run, Julia Prior is in desperate straits when she meets a gentleman with a shocking proposal. Certain he is close to death, William Hadfield, Lord Dereham, sees Julia as the perfect woman to care for his beloved estate when he is goneif she will first become his wife . 

Marriage is Julia's salvationas Lady Hadfield, she can finally escape her sins. Until three years later, when the husband she believes to be dead returns, as handsome and strong as ever and intent on claiming the wedding night they never had! 

"Allen reaches into readers' hearts." RT Book Reviews on Married to a Stranger

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harlequin Historical
• Release date: Jan 1, 2014
• ISBN: 9781460324288

Louise Allen

Louise Allen is hard working, determined and talented speaker. She has appeared on BBC South West to discuss the problems in the fostering world. The publication of this book will coincide with the start of her new campaign, Looking After Looked After Children for which she plans to use her personal story to highlight  the plight of looked-after children.

Reviews for From Ruin to Riches

[Kavita Priya · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really absorbing story with a PLOT - something that's often missing in romances. Realistic after the initial fantastic events, though I wouldn't have minded a little less realism and more romantic dalliance between the hero and heroine. Will, the hero is a real gentleman. I liked that. All in all , a great first time read. But her other books , like The Marriage Debt , have better repeat value.

[LoisGagliardi · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyed this book! Kept me interested from start to finish..