Joanna has a secret need to become more in life than just the companion to a Duke's daughter. However, with her parents being a dark mystery and nothing to look forward to, she feels condemned to a dull life for the rest of her years. Her life will soon take a strange turn though, when the nephew of the Duchess will take an interest in her, leaving her strangely unsettled and making her heart beating faster. But how could a romance between a girl of no origin and a nobleman ever flourish? Leonard, Viscount of Hethersett, is a man who knows his duty to his family. His return to London has secured him a marriage, but he would rather spend time with the lovely companion of his cousin than obey his parent's wishes. However, he will soon face a dilemma that will question his very values. Will he decide that his own feelings are more important than what society demands? Will he choose love over duty? Sometimes, even the best of intentions tend to go all awry. And just when Leonard has started winning Joanna's trust, everything will be on the verge of collapsing. How will he make it up to her and her broken heart? Will the mystery of Joanna's origin ever be solved?
Author
Bridget Barton was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She has studied English Literature in college and after a brief passage in journalism as a newspaper writer, she stirred her career to what she always loved: becoming an author! She has always been intrigued by rascals, vagabonds, dukes and rogues, so having the chance to write stories about them is a wish come true for her! Bridget is married to her own prince charming and is the proud mother of two daughters (and three adorable kittens) and soon to be a grandma! She is a hopeless romantic who devours romance literature and of course enjoys writing love stories of her own. When she is not writing, Bridget is relaxing by cooking for her lovely husband, exercising and listening to soft music. Bridget loves to connect with her readers! With love and respect, Bridget Barton
