Out in the UK in May 2006
Out in the US in September 2006
THE CINDERELLA FACTOR
They had nothing in common. Not the high profile international correspondent, and the awkward runaway whose only skill is mending vintage cars. But Patrick Burns, born to wealth and privilege, has gone out on a limb for what he believes in and now finds himself wounded and alone. And if there is one thing orphan Jo Almond knows about, it is being alone.
But she has secrets And Patrick seems to think she is a defenceless innocent who needs protecting.
Well, sometimes …
For a moment the silence between them was like a physical thing. Fog, maybe in which you couldn’t see your way. Or a rushing wind that blew you off your feet. She could not hear, could not think. All she could do was look and look at him. Jo put a hand to her throat to ease her breathing.
Then Patrick straightened and came into the room. The door swung to creakily behind him.
'I was right,’ he said grimly. ‘Reckless. That’s what you are.
UK May 2005 - ISBN 0263842746
US Sept 2006 - TBA
