Tender Fury
Mason, Connie
RELUCTANT BRIDE

Lovely young Gabrielle LaFarge had resigned herself to the life of a nun in a French convent. But the future that awaits her is far different, for she is informed that she is to marry Philippe St. Cyr, a wealthy plantation owner from the Island of Martinique. Gabby resents and fears this handsome, moody man, whose icy surface conceals depths of passion and violence. Though he awakens her to the sensual delights of lovemaking, Gabby's heart remains untouched -- or so she believes. As for Philippe, she is certain that he is incapable of love. Constantly at cross purposes, separated by war and the conniving of Philippe's jealous mistress, each tries to forget the other. But a bond has been forged between them that will serve at last to unite them in love's sweet, strange...TENDER FURY.

Hero: Philippe St. Cyr
Heroine: Gabrielle LaFarge