Standing on the cliffs above the sea, Evelyn Waye jumps,
willing to end her life rather than marry the sadistic man
her alcoholic father has chosen. Her mother's death drove
her father to drink and he continued his decline ignoring
the pain he's brought to Evelyn. She could tolerate the
poverty but not the abuse. Her proposed marriage to a
Russian prince who enjoys inflicting pain makes a future so
bleak life becomes hopeless. However, Evelyn's suicide goes
awry when a man rescues her from the sea.
Adam Westmore hides from his family as he mourns his wife's
death. Unable to contain his grief, Adam lashes out at the
pirates who attack their ship before it capsized from a
storm. With intensity, he hunts the brigands believing
their death will bring him peace of mind. Adam interrupts
his pursuit when he saves a beautiful woman from drowning.
For the first time since his wife's death, Adam's focus
changes. Evelyn's anguish strikes a chord in his heart. His
new goal is to keep her safe.
Evelyn believes in no one as Adam tries to gain her trust
in slow increments. He makes progress until the prince and
his allies track them down. In order to save Evelyn, Adam
must join forces with his enemies to fulfill the vow he
made to Evelyn.
Ms. Benedict spins a tender love story between two
dispirited souls. Watching the lovers evolve and gain inner
strength before they can commit to each other makes this an
entertaining and touching story.
Lonely and
overcome with grief after a painful loss in his past, Adam
Westmore walks the ocean's edge in solitude.
Forced to marry a depraved prince, a desperate Evelyn Waye
believes she has no choice but to throw herself from the
jagged cliffs into the crashing surf below.
When
Adam sees the enchanting woman in terrible danger, he
rescues her from death and brings her back to his humble
cottage. Hesitant to reveal his true identity as a
distinguished lord, he nonetheless offers to protect her.
And she needs protection, for the prince will find
her—and harm her.
Evelyn wants to trust the
handsome stranger who saved her life, but her cursed
beauty has made her suspicious of all men . . . even one
whose kindness disarms her, whose gentle touch inspires
passion within her.
Soon Adam and Evelyn are
consumed by desire . . . a dangerous desire that puts
their very lives in peril.
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