WHERE THE HEART LEADS
A Cynster Novel
Stephanie Laurens
Morrow
ISBN # 0061243396
February 2008
Historical Romance

Penelope Ashford and the other ladies on the Ton, have established a Foundling House. When a guardian dies, the Foundling picks up the orphan. The home feeds them and takes care of their needs, they also train them in a trade and now, someone is kidnapping the young boys. Penelope has to discover who it is, and why they are taking them. She needs someone with experience in investigating, her most logical choice is Barnaby. Penelope is use to giving orders, but can she stand by and let Barnaby take charge of the case? Or, can the two find the missing boys, before it is too late?

Barnaby Adair has made a name for himself, investigating crimes involving the Ton. When Penelope walks in asking for his help, Barnaby is immediately fascinated with her. It had been two years since he saw her last. She has grown up some and Barnaby is finding her very distracting. Penelope has offered him something no other young lady has offered, a case. Barnaby enlist the help of his friend, Inspector Basil Stokes. Barnaby's only problem, keeping Penelope safe and out of harm's way. Working side by side with her, his attraction to her grows stronger. How can he lead her to where he wants her most, in his bed, and as his wife.

WHERE THE HEART LEADS is an intriguing historical romance, with a mystery about London's notorious East End. The story grips you from page one, and doesn't let go until the final page. Stephanie Laurens gives us strong lead characters to love. The heat between Barnaby and Penelope makes this a very sensual story. Secondary characters, and a small glimpse of some of the Cynster clan, makes this one book you don't want to miss. This one goes on my keeper shelf. WHERE THE HEART LEADS is Ms. Laurens at her best.

Reviewed by Gloria Gehres
Rated 4 1/2