
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jacquie D’Alessandro has written more than thirty books spanning the historical, contemporary romantic comedy and women’s fiction genres. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. I wish you much good health, happiness, and of course, romance. I hope you enjoy Samantha and Eric’s love story as much as I enjoyed writing it. I immediately knew I had to write a masked hero, and soon after The Bride Thief was born. The story sprang from a tiny seed of an idea that took root in my mind after watching the movie The Mask of Zorro.

I am delighted to be able to make this classic Regency-era historical romance available again to readers who missed it the first time around. "A passionate tale peopled with appealing characters, D'Alessandro's newest Regency-era romance is fresh, funny and loaded with charm"-Publishers Weekly "Jacquie D'Alessandro writes romance at its enchanting best!"-New York Times Best Selling author Teresa Medeiros "Full of charm and love and laughter.a delightful read."-Affaire de Coeur Dear Reader, The Bride Thief was originally published in 2002. Marriage is out of the question, which leaves only one option: A clandestine affair that can lead to scandal, social ruin, and the unmasking and ultimate death of England’s Notorious Bride Thief. But when he mistakenly rescues the newly unbetrothed Sammie, Eric finds himself battling feelings he believed long buried. With his true identity a scrupulously guarded secret, the elusive Bride Thief helps women escape the unhappy fate of forced, arranged marriages.

His exploits are legendary, his life filled with danger, the hangman’s noose a constant and growing threat.

Then she meets Eric Landsdowne, the dashing and seductive Earl of Wesley.

But she can't forget the swashbuckling, mysterious brigand who abducted her. News of Sammie's heroic rescue by the Bride Thief turns her into the toast of the ton, wooed by suitors far and wide. Her clever plan to unbetroth herself goes perfectly-until she is swept into a pair of powerful arms and spirited away by a masked rider. Sammie has no intention of being betrothed-especially to a man she does not love. HAS ENGLAND'S INFAMOUS BRIDE THIEF FINALLY MET HIS MATCH? Samantha Briggeham is far more interested in science than marriage, and is horrified when her well-meaning but ill-advised parents announce their plan for her to marry.
