It is Cecily that urges Gabriel to prove that is a man of worth rather than just a fancy dandy. Sillier girls than her have fallen and been left behind once favors were granted. Cecily is no fool and doesn’t trust the flowery words of a frivilous, rich young man, who is way above her station. Cecily March, the daughter of a poor lord. Gabriel has been secretly corresponding with Ms. So why would a man who had everything, decide to enlist in the Royal Navy like a commoner? As an attractive man, he had women willing to fall into his bed. As the only son and oldest child, Gabriel would inherit the family title and estates. Gabriel Fairchild had the world at his feet. I finally read this story which I had hoarded away some time ago unfortunately it didn’t live up to the original hype.

As Samantha begins to let the light back into Gabriel's life and his heart, they both discover that some secrets - and some pleasures - are best explored in the dark. Although he claims she doesn't possess an ounce of womanly softness, she can feel his heart racing at her slightest touch. Determined to do her duty, she engages the arrogant earl in a battle of both wit and wills. Prim nurse Samantha Wickersham arrives at Fairchild Park to find her new charge behaving more like a beast than a man. Abandoned by the fiancée he adored, the man who once walked like a prince among London's elite secludes himself in his family's mansion, cursing his way through dark days and darker nights. Gabriel Fairchild's valor during battle earns him the reputation of hero, but costs him both his sight and his hope for the future. If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.Published by HarperCollins e-books on October 13th 2009

As Samantha begins to let the light back into Gabriel's life and his heart, they both discover that some pleasures are best explored in the dark. Whenever she is near, he feels the stirrings of a desire he never thought he would feel again. Although he pronounces her a 'tart, vinegary creature without an ounce of womanly softness about her', he is secretly intrigued by her dry sense of humor, her lack of pity, and the bold way she brooks no nonsense from him. After their first fiery confrontation, she engages the arrogant earl in a hilarious battle of both wit and wills. Abandoned by the fiancee he adored, the man who once walked like a prince among London's elite secludes himself in his family's mansion, cursing his way through dark days and darker nights. Gabriel Fairchild's valor during the Battle of Trafalgar earns him the title of hero, but costs him both his sight and his hope for the future.

Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros