The Indiscretion

Lady Lydia Bedford-Browne sets out on a small act of defiance, but it turns into the most eventful journey of her life when her coach overturns on the wild moors of Dartmoor. She is left alone with one other traveler, Sam Cody, a Texan who is handsome, roguish, and far from the polished gentlemen she is used to. His unhurried drawl and dark, compelling gaze begin to unsettle her carefully maintained composure, and she must ask herself whether a lord's daughter can afford to loosen her English reserve.

Sam, a wealthy American, has his own troubles. Bad luck has now made him miss his wedding twice, and the bride who waits for him is not forgiving. Stranded in the middle of nowhere with a stiff, upright noblewoman, he finds that her prim manner hides courage, sensuality, and a fierce passion. Each of them comes from a very different world, and both will feel the consequences if they give in to the attraction they can no longer ignore.

Judith Ivory is known for romances that combine elegance, humor, and emotional depth, and this novel is set against the rugged English countryside. It is a historical romance for adult readers who enjoy a witty, sensual love story built on the clash between two very different people.