Miss Rosalind Thorne manages the family estate until her brother comes of age, while secretly running a school for village girls—a scandal that could destroy her reputation.Duty and survival are all that matter, until her headstrong brother gets himself into an accident on their neighbor’s property, she is forced to come face-to-face with the reclusive viscount who lives there.
Will this chance meeting change her life forever?
Adrian Sarre, Viscount Marwood, carries the weight of war and personal tragedy, choosing withdrawal and solitude over society.
When the fiery Rosalind unexpectedly enters his life and needs his help, he finds himself drawn beyond the safety of his secluded world.Will his scars hold him back, or will he have the courage to risk love again?
As Adrian and Rosalind’s feelings deepen, they begin to dream of a future neither believed possible.Yet, when a scheming relative arrives to claim the estate, Rosalind’s secret school is thrown into jeopardy, while a ghost from Adrian’s past threatens to destroy the trust they’ve built.When the truth comes to light, will it bring them together or tear them apart forever?