The only thing Lady Jane Arlen hopes for when she embarks on her first Season, is that Lord Michael Riley, her secret love, asks for her hand. When he finally declares himself, Jane cannot imagine any greater happiness. However, this happiness is short-lived when her intended is suddenly called away to business in America… What will happen when Jane is persuaded to accept another man's proposal right before her long-lost love returns? When Michael Riley is needed in America right after he confesses his feelings to Jane, his entire world is shattered. To make matters worse, when he eventually returns home, he finds out that Jane is to be engaged to someone else. Will this be the end of Michael’s chance at happiness? Could he overcome his pain and convince Jane to choose love over duty? Jane and Michael have found the love of a lifetime, but with Jane’s impending engagement and her mother's conniving schemes, their future together seems like a hopeless dream. Will Jane have the courage to defy her mother's wishes and fight for her true love? Or will they both be left with broken hearts and a future of regret? "An Ocean Away from her Earl" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.