Friends at seven, lovers at seventeen, Katherine and Jack were meant to be together.
But Jack, an orphan, is determined to make his fortune, while Katherine must make a good match.
Seven years later, Katherine is now a widow, awaiting the return of her beloved Jack...
Only to discover that Jack is bound by a betrothal agreement upon which his honor depends.
And while Jack still loves Katherine, he truly believes she chose to elope with another man the night he set sail for the West Indies.
Will duty and honor separate them once again?
What the Readers Say:
"This was a wonderful story. The ending had me crying, smiling and thinking happy thoughts.
It is a story that has it all. Love, intrigue and re-uniting. " ~ Kindle Reader
"Packed with drama, humor, spice, action, and lots of twists and turns."~ Kindle reader.
"Having previously been introduced to Jack as a child, it was satisfying to experience his continued story. As an added bonus the author provides the resolution of all the secondary characters, too. A good read." ~ Kindle reader.
This is Book 4 in the Scandalous Miss Brightwells series but it can be read as a standalone.
Book 3 - The Wedding Wager - recounts the love story of Jack's mother, who reunites with her son seven years after having to leave him at the Foundling Home as an infant.