title: Beowulf: A Tale of Blood, Heat, and Ashes
author:  Nicky Raven 
description: John Howe is best known for his work as a lead artist on Peters Jacksons LORD OF THE RINGS movie trilogy based on the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien. The illustrator of many books in the fantasy genre, he lives in Switzerland.
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  In this tempestuous new series, rebellious hearts prove hard to tame—but can
  England’s most dangerous rake be captured by a wild Irish rose?
  
  They call him Lord Ash, for his desires burn hot and leave devastation in
  their wake. But Gabriel Finch, Marquess of Ashborough, knows the fortune he’s
  made at the card table won’t be enough to save his family estate. For that he
  needs a bride with a sterling reputation to distract from his tarnished past,
  a woman who’ll be proof against the fires of his dark passion. Fate deals him
  the perfect lady. So why can’t Gabriel keep his eyes from wandering to her
  outspoken, infuriatingly independent Irish cousin?
  
  Camellia Burke came to London as her aunt’s companion, and she’s brought a
  secret with her: she’s written a scandalous novel. Now, her publisher demands
  that she make her fictional villain more realistic. Who better than the
  notorious Lord Ash as a model? Duty bound to prevent her 