I enjoyed this book very much, so much so that I finished it in one sitting, which is a feat for me. Her stories are always refreshing, sweet and passionate. I must admit, Lisa Kleypas knows how to tell a story like no other. And, as always thank you for your support and encouragement, as we escape together into the magical world of romance novels. I hope you will enjoy revisiting the Vallerand family, or perhaps meeting them for the first time. The promise of this handsome, though mysterious, man's love proves irresistable to her, but she doesn't know the secrets he hides. In When Strangers Marry, I had a great time rediscovering the story of Maximilien Vallerand and his stolen bride, Lysette. First, it is in keeping with the new spirit of the book second, no one-including my own mother-found the original one memorable! I have two reasons for changing the title. Since then, romance has changed-and so have I-so I decided to give the book a makeover-and a new title, When Strangers Marry.

Nearly a decade ago, I published my first novel with Avon Books, Only in Your Arms. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.When Strangers Marry (Vallerands, #1) by Lisa KleypasĪmazon | Barnes & Noble | The Ripped Bodice | Google Play Books Max emerges as a tortured but admirable hero, and even secondary figures like Maxs mother and brothers take on a life of their own.Ĭopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Kleypas doesn't shy away from developing her characters either. With the ease of a skilled seamstress, Kleypas weaves in dozens of details, touching on everything from the political tensions between Mexico and the American territories to the cultural differences between Creoles and Americans. The romance between Max and Lysette is compelling, but what really sets this book apart is Kleypass ability to make the period come alive. The tension between the two quickly heats up, but before they can find happiness together, they must settle the mysteries of Max's past. Lysette finds protection in Max's home, but she soon learns that he plans to use her as a pawn to exact revenge against her intended, Etienne Sagesse, his sworn enemy. Set in New Orleans in the early 19th century, this atmospheric tale portrays the romance between Lysette Kersaint, a strong-willed Creole who is on the run from her abusive stepfather and an arranged marriage to a man she loathes, and Maximilien Vallerand, a notorious rake and widower who is rumored to have strangled his adulterous wife. Kleypas has given Only in Your Arms, her first title for Avon, a makeover, and the resulting book boasts a tighter plot and richer characterizations.

When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas