Books like Claiming the Courtesan (Avon Romantic Treasures) by Anna Campbell
Adventurous and daring, this historical romance follows the Duke of Kylemore, a formidable Scottish noble, as he pursues London’s most famed courtesan, Soraya. After she mysteriously disappears, the Duke kidnaps her and brings her to his rugged hunting lodge, intent on controlling her. Amidst the secluded Scottish landscape, their perilous encounters ignite a growing, intoxicating passion. Though yearning for freedom, Soraya faces the overwhelming pull of a powerful, undeniable love that threatens to claim both her body and soul.
First publish date: March 27, 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anna Campbell
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