Winner-NTRWA Carolyn Reader's Choice Award When beautiful shipping heiress Felicité Marielle Christiane Andrews finally returns to New Orleans after two years abroad, she does not expect to come face to face with the man she cannot forget--or to find him more captivating than ever. Now she must remind herself that she: Lives a fabulous life in England Is engaged to marry a fine man of nobility Cannot allow the wicked Cajun back into her life... ...But indeed, she does. Charismatic René Thibodeaux, illegitimate son of a voodoo witch, has worked hard to rise above his poverty-stricken bayou youth. He's put his thieving and womanizing days behind him and earned a high-ranking position at Felice's father's company. Seeing her again only intensifies his longing for her--and his deep remorse for his past foolishness. But despite his success, he must remind himself: He is unworthy of Felice in every way She is forbidden fruit He will do anything to win her--even risk his life... "An extremely promising writer of American historical romance." -- Booklist on Josette "Gripped me from the opening page...kept me reading long into the night." --Jodi Thomas on Alanna "A story to be savored." -- Publishers Weekly on Celine