Evelyn Cosgrove begs to take her half-sister Linnie's
illegitimate son as her own to save the family shame. Evie
unselfishly relinquishes her own wants to take the child,
posing as the widow Cross. Since Linnie's death, Evie and
young Nicholas are living with Aunt Gertie.
Nicholas' father, Ian, was killed in battle at the Light
Brigade and extracted a deathbed promise from his cousin,
Spencer Lockhart, to care for his lover and child. Spencer
returns to England to keep that promise and take the title
of Viscount Winters upon the death of his brother. With
much persuasion, Evie and Spencer enter into a marriage-of-
convenience for the sake of Nicholas, but Spencer is
unaware she is an imposter. The lies between them threaten
to destroy the unexpected love they find. As Spencer
unexpectedly learns of the deception, his trust dissipates
and he no longer desires the woman he thought he loved.
Evie is a most warm, caring and selfless woman trying hard
to obtain a little warmth and love for herself after
suffering being given to a foundling home as a child. Her
stepmother, Georgianna, has only one goal...for her own
Linnie to marry well and raise their status in high
society. Spencer sees Evie as a spitfire with wit, courage
and fire in her eyes. Little does he know he has fallen in
love with an imposter. Your heart will ache for Evie and
all that she sacrifices.
What kind of woman would marry a man she only just met?
The kind with nothing to lose.
Long ago, Evelyn Cross sacrificed her good name, her
freedom, and any hope for love. Now, in the remote English
countryside, she struggles to survive and avoid the scandal
threatening to destroy all she holds dear . . . until a
sinfully handsome viscount arrives on her doorstep, offering
marriage, salvation, and tempting her with so much more . . .
What kind of man would marry a woman he only just met?
The kind bound by duty.
Fresh from war, Spencer Lockhart returns home to claim his
title and right the wrong his cousin perpetrated upon Evelyn
Cross. In need of a wife, his marrying her is a small price
to pay for duty. But when he meets her, the fiery chit is
not what he expects to find in a ruined lady. As desire
flares hotly between them, honor is the last thing on his
mind . . .
What kind of man and woman would marry when they've only
just met?
The kind who could ignite a scandal with just one touch.
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