She laughed when she heard of her stepfather's untimely demise. It was at that precise moment he fell in love. Willow is capable and vibrant in a society that does not yet value the opinions of women. Too busy for daydreams of handsome heroes, it doesn't prevent fantasies of the distractingly virile Charles from intruding on her thoughts more frequently than she'd like. Knowing his presence in her life threatens all she's ever known, Willow fights the pursuit of the one man who can ravage her world. As she tries to ignore her growing attraction, he has no shame in fanning the fiery flames that spark every time they are near each other. This is a quick-reading, historical romance filled with intrigue and steamy sensuality. Each volume in this series is a complete, stand-alone book and can be read in any order. **Intended for mature audience**