With One Look

by Jennifer Horseman, Avon, ISBN #0-380-77596-4, $4.99 U.S. / $5.99 Can.

She is a rare and priceless jewel - a raven haired Southern beauty who haunts Victor Nolte's dreams and desires. Their first encounter in a New Orleans opera house left the handsome shipbuilder entranced by Jade Terese Devon's breathtaking sensuality, her charm and vivacity.

And now only he can rescue the green-eyed enchantress from an unthinkable slavery. In the shelter of Victor's passionate embrace, Jade seeks a cure for the strange affliction that has left her in darkness - and protection from the cruel pursuing ghosts of her tragic past. But her noble champion fears for his beloved's safety - and for his own imperiled heart as well. For the shocking truth will heal Jade's secret torment could also destroy the most precious love Victor has ever known.