Venus De Molly

by Peggy Webb

GODDESS OF LOVE — Respectable banker Samuel Adams was horrified when his mother announced plans to marry Molly Rakestraw's father. Carefree, golden beauty Molly, world renowned as the model for the artistic masterpiece Venus de Molly, would raise eyebrows in southern society. Samuel had to protect the family honor and fortune -- by taming her.

As soon as she met him, Molly decided to teach the self-proclaimed tamer a few lessons. And she knew she was just the woman for the task. Her lilting laughter and intoxicating fragrance soon invaded his senses and sent his heart reeling. Molly filled his days with fun-loving innocence, his nights with hot-blooded desire -- and then she vanished.

Elusive Molly led Samuel on a merry chase ... right into the arms of the goddess of love!

189 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Peggy Webb. USA Today Bestseller, is the author of more than 100 novels. Her thrillers and literary novels have topped Amazon charts. A former adjunct instructor of writing at Mississippi State University, Millions of her novels have sold around the world in more than 25 languages. Peggy is the most prolific writer her home state of Mississippi has ever produced, and she is considered one of the most beloved and iconic authors in the business. Pat Conroy calls her literary work "astonishing," Kathie Fong Yoneda labels it "brilliant," and readers consider her books "Must Reads." Peggy's has won numerous awards, including many Reviewer's Choice, the Maggie, a Waldenbooks Award for #1 Bestseller of the Year, several Word Weaving Award of Excellence, and the prestigious Pioneer Award for creating the subgenre of romantic comedy. One of her novels was submitted for a Pulitzer. Peggy also writes under the pen names, Anna Michaels and Elaine Hussey.

Peggy is an accomplished pianist and singer, and has graced the stage of her local community theater in roles such as M'lynn in Steel Magnolias (played by Sally Field in the movie), and the White Witch in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. She composed the blues lyrics she credited to her characters in two of her books, including her latest thriller series from Bookouture, the Logan Sisters. She passed her love of music to her family. Her son plays guitar and harmonica, her daughter and two granddaughters sing, her youngest grandson plays piano, and her grandson David Webb made the gorgeous photographs that appear through her new, state-of-the-art website. For her latest news, visit her website at peggywebb.com, stop by her blog to leave a note, and contact her with any questions. She appreciates her fans and loves hearing what you think.



Series:
* Westmoreland Diaries
* A Southern Cousins Mystery