Without a Conscience - Trade Paperback
Author Signed, 6x9 paperback, 316 pages.
This is the exciting sequel to Denial of Conscience, a modern Darcy and Elizabeth adventure of international intrigue. Romance, Suspense, Passion, and Danger.
Someone wants to kill The Iceman, Fitzwilliam Darcy, and will stop at nothing to lure him into the open. Out for retribution, the son of an assassinated South American drug lord is seeking payback. His diabolical objective puts Operation Macarena into play by dangling bait guaranteed to entice his enemy. Can Darcy's new bride, Liz, accept his decision to leave their tranquil life at Pemberley to resume the deadly profession he swore was behind them forever?
But are Darcy and Liz each fully satisfied with their simple, peaceful existence raising polo ponies and planning exotic vacations? Darcy set Liz's spirit free; how can she resist the urge to ride on the wild side? Perhaps coming out of retirement is just what her husband needs because The Iceman never truly melted.
Without a Conscience takes readers on an adventure from the dangerous Peruvian Amazon Basin to the salacious underbelly of Parisian nightlife, leading toward a perilous rescue in Moscow.
Conscience or no, but propelled by love, Liz and Darcy re-enter the realm of international intrigue for the one and only thing they know is truly worth fighting for: each other.
Please Read Authors Note before purchasing: Jane Austen wrote such wonderful characters, I borrowed their names and a few of their characteristics to tell my own tale of contemporary love. Without a Conscience is a sequel, and I recommend reading Denial of Conscience first. Further, it is an original story that follows the lives of the characters of Denial of Conscience and therefore, not meant to be a Pride and Prejudice variation. This novel contains explicit sexual content. So if you are looking for a clean, canon read, this book is not for you.
ISBN: 978-0-9973130-2-4
Reviews
"Like Denial of Conscience, Without a Conscience is sexy (definitely for mature audiences only) and exciting from the very first page. Gardiner is a fantastic storyteller who weaves clever plots and navigates Darcy and Liz through the twists and turns while further evolving their relationship. In the midst of the danger and excitement, Gardiner provides plenty of humor, and the obvious rivalry between Liz and Caroline had me laughing out loud several times. The novel is perfectly paced, and there's just something about Gardiner's writing style that has me hanging on every word." ~ 5* Diary of an Eccentric
"Without a Conscience hugs the corners close, throbs in your ears, sends your nerves over the edge, and brings you in for a smooth, romantic landing." ~ 5* Savvy Verse & Wit
"The plot is gripping and moves at a steady and even pace throughout the story. The main characters are given lots of screen time and the relationship between them was a pleasure to experience. The supporting characters are great fun and lend nice touches of humor and heat as the plot unfolds. And what can I say about the settings that you haven't imagined for yourself? Traveling from tranquil Virginia, through the perils of the Amazon, and over to Paris and Moscow where the rich know how to play hard, Cat Gardiner creates an intense energy within this story that makes it a page-turner from one end of the globe to another!" - 5* Just Jane 1813
Without a Conscience Awards:
2016 Best Modern Austen Variation - Diary of an Eccentric
Among 2016 Favorite Austen Adaptations - Margie Must Reads
2016 Favorite JAFF Modern Story - Just Jane 1813
