Keeping Katerina

The 1840s: a time of increasing social awareness, particularly for progressive cotton mill owner Adrian Bennett and his son Christopher.One social issue Christopher has never considered is violence against women. A Robert Browning poem and a chance encounter with Katerina Valentino change everything.Katerina fears for her life because of her father's violent behavior. When Christopher is entranced by the delicate, dark-haired beauty, he decides to rescue her - by marrying her.But Katerina's years of abuse have left her physically and emotionally scarred, threatening the newlyweds' happiness. Is Christopher's tender affection enough to help heal Katerina's broken spirit?Praise from readers:????? - "I love historical romances, and Keeping Katerina is one of the best I have ever read. Not only was the story line engaging, but it held an air of originality that is sorely lacking in most publications today."????? - "Very well written, with a great theme and well developed characters."????? - "This book was wonderful. Well written and finished nicely. The author addresses a serious issue in a way that allows you to respect the heroine... Lovely."????? - "This book dealt with a subject that has been ignored in any other book I have read. I loved it, and look forward to many more stories by this author. "????? - "In a short few pages, I was hooked."This is a steamy romance and includes graphic sex scenes.