The Bengal Rubies

By LISA BINGHAM

 A young woman makes a desperate attempt to find freedom, only to fall prisoner once again — to love.

“A delightful read with just the right touch of humor.”—Romantic Times

Condemned to be auctioned off to the highest bidder by her own father, Aloise Crawford makes a desperate attempt to escape. When the ship she is imprisoned on docks, she jumps overboard. When she finally swims ashore, she finds herself at the feet of a dark stranger with a face as angry as it is alluring.

For years, Slater McKendrick has lived in hiding, awaiting his chance to seek vengeance against the man who stole his family’s precious jewels, the Bengal Rubies. So when Aloise arrives on his lonely beach hideaway, it seems as if the opportunity has at last been delivered to him. But while he holds her captive on his estate, he recognizes the same broken spirit in her that sees in himself.

As the flame of passion ignites, Aloise knows that Slater remains the force standing between her and freedom. But while she cannot trust him, will she have the strength to resist her newest captor?

“Lisa Bingham demonstrates her versatile and incredible talent with her usual deft touch that ends up as a quintessential romance. THE BENGAL RUBIES is filled with all the necessary ingredients that make for memorable reading.”—Affaire de Coeur

• Language: English
• Publisher: Diversion Books
• Release date: Jan 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781626811980

LISA BINGHAM

Lisa Bingham is a self-described write-aholic. If she had her way, she would spend most of her day spinning stories. But reality often intrudes in the form of ninth-grade English students, a rambunctious toddler, an adoring husband, and an ornery tabby cat. Her life is busy - sometimes crazy - but she is also dedicated to the pursuit of power shopping (when funds permit) and finding the perfect piece of chocolate. She is eternally grateful to her critique group for their technical advice and support and those retreats with the girls that help to keep her sane. Lisa is the youngest of three children and began writing in her teens. Her first book was published while she was in her mid-20s and single. She credits her critique group with finding her husband - and consequently approving of their marriage. Two years ago, she and her husband adopted their first child and she spends her days in pure bliss as a mommy. Nevertheless, once naptime arrives, Lisa loves to while away the precious hours at the computer, writing about the love and laughter that every woman deserves in her life.