Damien Knight, the earl of Winterley, is proud, aloof, and
tormented by memories of war. Though living in seclusion, he
is named guardian to a fellow officer’s ward. Instead of the
young homeless waif he was expecting, however, Miranda
FitzHubert is a stunning, passionate beauty who invades his
sanctuary and forces him back into society. Struggling to
maintain honor and self-control, Damien now faces an even
greater threat: desire.
A bold, free spirit, Miranda has witnessed the darkest
depths of Damien’s soul–and has seen his desperate need for
love. But before she can thaw his unyielding heart, she must
endure a terrifying nightmare of her own...