Once, Lorna Douglas was the brightest star in London's glittering society—the incomparable diamond of the season. Admired by all and desired by every eligible gentleman, she believed her future was certain.
Until the Duke of Drumsport chose her sister instead.
In one devastating blow, Lorna lost not only the man she loved but also her place in society. The admiration she once inspired turned to pity and whispered gossip. Desperate to reclaim her dignity, she accepts the first proposal she receives.
It is the greatest mistake of her life.
Sir Wallace Livingston is charming in public but cruel behind closed doors, slowly crushing the woman he vowed to cherish. As the years pass, bitterness becomes Lorna's only shield, and she blames every sorrow on the Pemberton family.
Then fate brings Becker Pemberton back into her life.
The Duke's younger brother is no longer the carefree charmer she remembers. A widower devoted to his young daughter, Becker carries a quiet grief beneath his warm smile. When he witnesses Wallace's brutality, he risks scandal to rescue Lorna. Refusing to seek shelter at Drumsport—and face the sister she cannot forgive—Lorna accepts Becker's protection instead.
Living under the same roof, guarded hearts begin to soften. Becker sees the strength and kindness Lorna thought she'd lost forever, while Lorna discovers the man she'd blamed for so much has become the one person she can truly trust.
But love born from heartbreak comes at a price.
Sir Wallace will stop at nothing to reclaim the wife he considers his possession. Society is eager for another scandal, and old betrayals refuse to stay buried.
To build a future together, Lorna and Becker must confront the wounds of the past and fight for a love neither believed they deserved.
A sweeping Regency romance filled with slow-burn passion, emotional healing, found family, and a fiercely protective hero—perfect for readers who love unforgettable happily-ever-afters.
