Undressed

"Passionate and stunning...Cook has stripped the romance novel down to its glorious bare essentials...superb story, authentic characters, and profound passion...a novel perfect in its vulnerability. Undressed exposes Kristina Cook for what she is--an original storyteller with a talent that needs no dressing up!" --Romance JunkiesIn the course of a day, Colin Rosemoor has managed to lose everything-his reputation, his standing in society, his club affiliation, and the affections of the woman he'd planned to marry. But when Colin enlists his friend, Hugh Ballard, to help him win back his lady-and his honor-a chance meeting with Hugh's long-lost sister changes everything.Brenna Maclachlan is perfectly satisfied living on the highland estate in Scotland where she was raised. She spends her days managing the manor, her nights gazing at the stars in her observatory. But when an English earl and his wife appear on her doorstep and convince her that she's really their daughter, Brenna finds herself whisked off to London where she's completely out of her element. While most of the ton finds Brenna's independent streak and headstrong manner wholly unacceptable, Colin finds her refreshing…and irresistible.With Colin's sister Jane playing matchmaker, the pair find themselves drawn to one another, unable to resist their growing attraction. Will secrets, lies, and circumstances keep them apart, or will they find themselves undone by love?