Part of Series
A past relationship threatens their future. Can they clear his name and find happiness together? Miss Ellen Brooks has had no choice in her future husband. When her father arranges a marriage to Viscount Stafford, she does her best to be pleased with the match, even though she knows very little about him. But when her father becomes ill, Lord Stafford decides that there is no need for the arrangement to continue and publicly breaks the engagement, leaving her ashamed and confused. Viscount Leonard Stafford considers himself an honorable man. However, when a failing in his past comes back to haunt him, he realises that in order to protect Miss Brooks, he must end their engagement. Broken by guilt and shame, he tries his best to avoid the lady, only to realize that he has begun to feel more for her than he anticipated. Will he be able to overcome his past mistakes once and for all? And will Miss Brooks every forgive him should he tell her the truth?
Author
Rose has read her way through countless romances over the years, “borrowing” them from her older sisters, and hiding them from her mother. She has a special love for Regency romances and when she began writing, the Regency period was a natural place to start. The ton, the wealthy families, the Season, the dilemmas, and yes, the marriages, have always fascinated her. She loves a happy ever after! Now she is happy to bring this passion to her stories and share it with her readers. On a personal note, Rose lives in North Carolina, is married, and has a terrier that barks too much. She enjoys taking him for walks to tire him out!
