Susanna Osbourne, whose mother died in childbirth, was
orphaned at the age of 12 when her father committed
suicide. The young girl ran away from the estate where she
and her father lived, believing she was now considered a
burden by the adults. She never learned what led her father
to such a drastic action, other than that it had something
to do with the Edgeworths at a neighboring estate --
Viscount and Viscountess Whitleaf. Susanna ended up as
a "charity girl" at Miss Martin's School for Girls in Bath
and later became a teacher there, with a group of close
female friends as her new family. She's managed to build a
satisfying, if not exciting, life from the ruins of her
past.
Susanna accepts an invitation to go to Somerset with one of
her recently married friends and is enjoying the change of
scenery and a rare holiday when she's introduced to Peter
Edgeworth, a handsome young man who also happens to be the
newest Viscount Whitleaf. He appears shallow, full of silly
flattery, and too charming for his own good, and even if he
had a different name, Susanna is sure she would not like
him.
Peter Edgeworth is liked by just about everyone who knows
him, particularly young ladies. Thus he's intrigued by the
beautiful Miss Osbourne's apparent disdain not only for
flirtation, but for his flirtation in particular. Of
course, this only makes him more determined to bring a
smile to her solemn face. As he gets to know Susanna and
sees her humor, intelligence, and spirit, he's surprised by
the depth of his feelings for her. And after learning of
Susanna's past, he's determined to help her find answers to
questions and face some of her demons -- even if it means he
might lose her forever.
Another sparkling entry in the Simply series, this book
introduces two people who believe their paths have been
long since laid out for them, but who eventually discover
that they are in control of their own destinies. Peter and
Susanna's love grows slowly and tenderly, and Peter's laid
back exterior hides a kind and generous heart. Susanna's
courage is inspirational as she searches for the answers to
questions that have haunted her for years.
On a splendid August afternoon Susanna Osbourne is
introduced to the most handsome man she has ever seen...
and instantly feels the icy chill of recognition. Peter
Edgeworth, Viscount Whitleaf, is utterly charming—and
seemingly unaware that they have met before. With his
knowing smile and seductive gaze, Peter acts the rake; but
he stirs something in Susanna she has never felt before, a
yearning that both frightens and dazzles her. Instantly she
knows: this brash nobleman poses a threat to her
heart . . . and to the secrets she guards so desperately.
From the moment they meet, Peter is drawn to Susanna’s
independence, dazzled by her sharp wit—he simply must have
her. But the more he pursues, the more Susanna
withdraws . . . until a sensual game of thrust-and-parry
culminates in a glorious afternoon of passion. Now more
determined than ever to keep her by his side, Peter begins
to suspect that a tragic history still haunts Susanna. And
as he moves closer to the truth, Peter is certain of one
thing: he will defy the mysteries of her past for a future
with this exquisite creature—all Susanna must do is trust
him with the most precious secret of all. . . .
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