A lady determined to follow her heart...
As the only daughter of Hampshire's wealthiest landowner, Evangeline Hartford has grown up with the world at her fingertips. Beautiful dresses, top-notch education, popularity among her peers. So, when she impulsively marries one of the servants, her father's retaliation comes as no surprise. He sends the lad into the army on a bought commission, simultaneously shuffling Evangeline deep into the country to live with her recluse relations.
A man bent on repossessing what was taken from him...
When Chase Elliott was thrust into His Majesty's service, he convinced himself he'd never survive to see home again. But survive he has, and he returns to England a decorated major, his sole purpose to retrieve the bride he left behind. As expected, he finds her among the upper echelons of society. What he doesn't expect, however, is to find her engaged to another man.
A burning want neither can deny...
Old habits die hard, and Evangeline hasn't forgotten the passion she and Chase once shared. In a moment of weakness, she makes a shocking proposition; one Chase may very well be too weak to refuse. Who will win out in this tangle of lies and secrets, lost love and undeniable desire? Or will both lose everything they ever wanted-a chance at true happiness?