For the Love of Lilah - by Nora Roberts (Hardcover)

About the Book

"During a storm off the coast of Maine where her home, the Towers, stands, Lilah Calhoun rescued a mysterious stranger from the turbulent sea. Professor Max Quartermain believes he hallucinated the beautiful mermaid who rescued him from certain death. In the wake of the near tragedy, an undeniable desire grows between them. Lilah is surprised by the intense attraction she feels for the man she saved. She's never met a man like him before: reserved and intelligent, but with a deep, passionate side she wants to know better. But Lilah knows Max is hiding something--something about the Calhouns that threatens her family's future and any chance for love between them"--Dust jacket flap.

Book Synopsis

Lilah Calhoun falls in love with a man who harbors scandalous secrets about her family.

During a storm off the coast of Maine where her home, the Towers, stands, Lilah Calhoun rescued a mysterious stranger from the turbulent sea. Professor Max Quartermain believes he hallucinated the beautiful mermaid who rescued him from certain death.

In the wake of the near tragedy, an undeniable desire grows between them. Lilah is surprised by the intense attraction she feels for the man she saved. She's never met a man like him before - reserved and intelligent, but with a deep, passionate side she wants to know better. But Lilah knows Max is hiding something - something about the Calhouns, that threatens her family's future and any chance for love between them.

This is a first-time regular print hardcover edition of a title previously available as a mass market paperback.

From the Back Cover

NORA ROBERTS FOR THE LOVE OF LILAH During a storm off the coast of Maine where her home, the Towers, stands, Lilah Calhoun rescued a mysterious stranger from the turbulent sea. Professor Max Quartermain believes he hallucinated the beautiful mermaid who rescued him from certain death. In the wake of the near tragedy, an undeniable desire grows between them. Lilah is surprised by the intense attraction she feels for the man she saved. She's never met a man like him before - reserved and intelligent, but with a deep, passionate side she wants to know better. But Lilah knows Max is hiding something - something about the Calhouns, that threatens her family's future and any chance for love between them.

Review Quotes

A compelling, fast-paced romance-- "Library Journal on The Welcoming"

Roberts' concisely constructed contemporary romance is a touching tale of love, understanding, and forgiveness that is graced with an engaging cast of characters and expertly brightened with plenty of small-town charm-- "Booklist on Unfinished Business"

Romance supernova Roberts brilliantly showcases her nascent literary gift for crafting easily relatable characters and a compelling story line-- "Booklist on The Name of the Game"

Skillfully pairs a fast-paced tale of love and danger with a plot laced with tantalizing domestic details. Guaranteed to delight Roberts' legion of fans-- "Booklist on The Welcoming"

Still packs the classic Roberts emotional punch-- "Library Journal on The Name of the Game"

About the Author

Nora Roberts is the New York Times No 1 bestselling author of more than 200 novels, and there are over 500 million copies of her books in print. Under the pen name J.D. Robb, she is author of the New York Times bestselling futuristic suspense series featuring Lieutenant Eve Dallas and Roarke.