Ruth Croome, a Blackamoor heiress, was supposed to get married in a gorgeous wedding gown, made from her father's exquisite fabrics. Instead, they eloped to Gretna Green and upon returning, their carriage was beset by highwaymen and she witnessed the murder of her new husband. Now, four years later, with a child, she wants to move on with her life. A marriage of convenience will do. Ruth already had a love for the ages.
Adam Wilky is really the heir to the Wycliff barony—which he never told Ruth. Too much danger. So many secrets. When he was nearly beaten to death and sold into impressment, he thought Ruth had died, too. Ready for revenge, he finally returns and discovers Ruth alive—with a son who could only be his—and she is furious to discover he lied to her. Now it'll take more than remembered passion if he hopes to win his reluctant wife back . . .
Contains mature themes.
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Vanessa Riley writes historical fiction of dazzling multi-culture communities with powerful persons of color. Her regency romance books include the Advertisements for Love series, the Heart of a Hero series, and A Bittersweet Moment, among others. She earned BS and MS degrees and holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering and a master’s in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University.