Despised & Desired

A tortured hero. A lady with the heart of a lion. And an unbreakable bond.

ELSBETH MUNFORD is set to marry a dashing viscount until an accident destroys her life. Devastated, Ellie resigns herself to a life of spinsterhood, her beauty tainted by ugly scars.

Until one day, when she receives a proposal of marriage...from a man she loved long ago.

FREDERICK LANCASTER, brother to the MARQUESS OF ELMRIDGE, returns home from war. Unable to make his peace with the past, he retreats into the dark until his brother dies unexpectedly and Frederick is thrust into a world of duty. In order to father an heir, he agrees to marry...a woman he does not remember.

Can Frederick see past Ellie's scars? Will Ellie be able to heal his wounded soul?



This tale by a USA TODAY bestselling author of two broken souls searching for love shows that sometimes the most painful scars are the ones we cannot see.



If you like marriage of convenience stories with a touch of mystery, a dash of humour as well as heartfelt emotion, then you'll love this instalment 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



"Outstanding historical romance. Ms. Wolf has delivered a well-written, smooth read. This is my first book by Bree Wolf and what a fabulous surprise. Ellie and Frederick's story is packed with drama, action, bits of humor and spice along with an amazing cast of characters." - Deb D, Review



"It is a heartwarming and lovely journey watching these two people come out of their self-absorption about their "imperfections" and start to care so much for the other that they almost forget their own problem. Then LOVE enters the picture and that seals the deal. " - Vanessasgram, Review



"I found this book to be well written and despite the pain being experienced by the main characters, it was nevertheless and delightful story about triumph over tragedy." - Margaret Watkins, Review



Love's Second Chance Series



#1 Forgotten & Remembered - The Duke's Late Wife (Rosabel & Graham)

#2 Cursed & Cherished - The Duke's Wilful Wife (Anna & Edmond)

#3 Despised & Desired - The Marquess' Passionate Wife (Ellie & Frederick)

#4 Abandoned & Protected - The Marquis' Tenacious Wife (Henrietta & Connor)

#5 Ruined & Redeemed - The Earl's Fallen Wife (Charlotte & Sebastian)

#6 Betrayed & Blessed - The Viscount's Shrewd Wife (Beth & Tristan)

#7 Deceived & Honoured - The Baron's Vexing Wife (Madeline & Derek)

#8 Sacrificed & Reclaimed - The Soldier's Daring Widow (Meagan & Edward)

#9 Condemned & Admired - The Earl's Cunning Wife (Violet & Oliver)

#10 Trapped & Liberated - The Privateer's Bold Beloved (Alexandra & Antoine) (Coming October 2, 2018)