Should he reveal her secret...or fall in love?
Itโs been over a year since Emma Clark, Countess of Dearbornโs, abusive husband left on an expedition. Emma is now head of the household and enjoying her new freedom. But people are beginning to presume the earl is dead. If Emma were widowed her husbandโs family would remove her from the estate, leaving her destitute. Regardless of the truth she must ensure the rumours stop.
But when the Earl of Marlaine, Luka Olivien appears on her doorstep, Emmaโs lifestyle is threatened. Luka has travelled from Egypt to meet Albertโs grieving widow and return his belongings. Only the woman standing in front of him doesnโt know he is dead... Or does she?
Julia London is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over fifty novels of historical and contemporary romance. She is the recipient of the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award. She lives in Austin, Texas. Find her at www.julialondon.com.