Alone and broken…Temperance Baggington never thought of herself as worthy of love. Abused by her father, and threatened with an awful marriage, Temperance ran away to a convent determined to become a nun. Five years later, lost, ruined and unable to take her vows, she returns home seeking solace. Resigned to spinsterhood, Temperance is unprepared for the understanding she finds in the eyes of Mr. Evan Crauford. Evan’s kindness is unlike any man she has ever known. After all she suffered, is it possible for Temperance to believe in love again? Perhaps Mr. Crauford can wipe away the sins of the past and finally heal her broken heart? If Temperance can allow herself to accept happiness… An uplifting tale of acceptance and love. *dark themes Don’t Miss the Excitement and Passion of Regency Romance by Isabella Thorne Follow Isabella Thorne on Amazon, BookBub and Facebook