A Wish For Nicholas

A Wish For Nicholas
Jackie Manning

She Was Of The Land; He, Of The Sea… Still, Becky Forester sang her own kind of siren song of home, family and forever - and Captain Nick Sinclair, though wedded to the ocean's adventure, found himself succumbing to its lure… !Newly knighted naval hero Nicholas Sinclair had taken command of her beloved Thornwood Hall, and Becky Forester vowed to end his interference. But the longer he stayed, the more the reason appeared to be the capture of her very heart and soul… !

Table of Contents

Cover Page (#u8d560909-c0d4-537c-aeee-6cae8beb12b4)

Praise (#uded2644b-59a7-5f4f-b460-4ed95c49ac9b)

Excerpt (#uf3ed3136-b704-5d22-9efa-b92ce482a389)

Dear Reader (#u23ba51ae-26b4-5104-83a7-27cdaf6dc91c)

Title Page (#u7009a7fc-0b70-5e59-bd19-0d53392a1458)

About the Author (#ua0e485b7-35f1-50b0-aaca-cc2028b816ee)

Dedication (#uc936272c-7d75-503d-ba6b-5712cddf45c6)

Prologue (#ue33a3177-1a95-55f4-a950-bf1dda792bdf)

Chapter One (#u53e8c73a-4153-5e6e-ab44-ec8c06f83870)

Chapter Two (#u04309db7-1b01-5a59-aece-b3cfcb8d572c)

Chapter Three (#u773de969-ce6e-5130-9d85-7dd147f489e4)

Chapter Four (#u94acc771-ff9c-52ff-9345-7c62093e30e6)

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Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Twenty (#litres_trial_promo)

Epilogue (#litres_trial_promo)

Copyright (#litres_trial_promo)

Praise for Jackie Manning’s first book, Embrace the Dawn, written as Jackie Summers

“…delightful, fast-paced romance…a facsinating debut novel.”

—Romantic Times

“This fast-paced, captivating novel makes for an incredible and enjoyable reading experience.”

—Affaire de Coeur

“…great, scintillating, five-star reading!”

—Rendezvous

“…a stunning debut…will live on in the reader’s heart long after the book is finished.”

—GEnie Romance Exchange

“I think we should shake on it,” Nick called after her.

The thought of touching him caused a fluttery sensation deep inside Becky. “Of course,” she said.

When his large, warm hand captured her small one, she almost gasped. A charge like summer lightning ripped through her. He studied her, his brilliant gray eyes staring through her. His straight black lashes shadowed his cheeks—or was it the trick of sunlight on this glorious day?

Becky stood, lost in the smoky depths of his eyes. She felt as though she was peering at an ancient rock wall. Light and dark sparkles glittered from the depths of his soul.

“Agreed.” He released her hand.

Her mouth felt as dry as hay. She nodded, afraid to trust her voice. She wiped her hand on her skirt, then strode back to her horse, forcing herself not to run like the devil…

Dear Reader,

In A Wish for Nicholas by Jackie Manning, a young widow who has been draining the income from her profitable land to improve the lives of the crofters is dismayed to learn that the crown has given away her estate as a prize to a handsome young naval hero, a man determined to uncover her secrets and win her heart. Don’t miss this delightful tale.