In this sensuous antebellum romance, Angelica Carew awakens after a boating accident to find herself married to her rescuer, Renold Harden. Renold, she learns, is the stepson of the man who lost his Louisiana plantation to her gambler father in a game of cards and then committed suicide.
Renold believes his stepfather was cheated and will go to any length to reclaim his familyβs lands—even scheme to marry his enemyβs beloved daughter. But Renold Hardenβs vengeful plans did not take into account his feelings for his new bride. As the two grow close, Renold tries to maintain his charade while putting his plans in motion, but Angelicaβs beauty, grace and courage stir the deepest feelings heβs ever known. When Angelica learns the truth behind Renoldβs actions and her fatherβs dishonesty, who will she stand by—her adored father, or the man she loves?
Renold knows heβll follow his fatherβs bitter fate if his deception destroys Angelicaβs budding love for him... Can he let go of his burning need for vengeance?
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