Wounded in battle, Major Reese Dewar returns to England—but his injuries are nothing compared to his shattered heart Years ago, love-struck Reese departed his home at Briarwood with a promise from raven-haired Elizabeth Clemens that she would make a life with him upon his return. But mere months later, she married the Earl of Aldridge, attaining wealth and status Reese could never match. Memories of that betrayal make his homecoming far more bitter than sweet. Seeing Elizabeth on his doorstep dressed in widow's garb twists the knife even deeper. But fear for her young son's safety has overcome her pride: she begs Reese for protection from those who would see the boy dead to possess his fortune. He agrees to an uneasy alliance, sensing Elizabeth still harbors deep secrets—and Reese knows that he's placing himself in danger…of losing his heart all over again.

From a New York Times–bestselling author, “danger, intrigue, steamy love scenes . . . make this a perfect book for fans of historical romances” (Booklist). Wounded in battle, Major Reese Dewar returns to England—but his injuries are nothing compared to his shattered heart Years ago, love-struck Reese departed his home at Briarwood with a promise from raven-haired Elizabeth Clemens that she would make a life with him upon his return. But mere months later, she married the Earl of Aldridge, attaining wealth and status Reese could never match. Memories of that betrayal make his homecoming far more bitter than sweet. Seeing Elizabeth on his doorstep dressed in widow’s garb twists the knife even deeper. But fear for her young son’s safety has overcome her pride: she begs Reese for protection from those who would see the boy dead to possess his fortune. He agrees to an uneasy alliance, sensing Elizabeth still harbors deep secrets—and Reese knows that he’s placing himself in danger . . . of losing his heart all over again.

Beberapa tahun lalu, Reese Dewar dikhianati wanita yang dicintainya, yang menikahi seorang earl dengan kekayaan dan gelar yang tak mampu ditandingi Reese. Itulah alasan kepulangan Reese kembali ke kediamannya menjadi terasa pahit alih-alih manis. Melihat Elizabeth hanya akan menoreh luka lama di hatinya. Elizabeth Clemens harus menyelamatkan hidup putranya yang terancam akibat perebutan gelar. Dia tak punya pilihan lain selain meminta bantuan Reese yang baru saja kembali pulang. Elizabeth tahu Reese tidak akan menolaknya, karena itu dia akan terus menyimpan rahasia besar yang pastinya akan menghancurkan hati Reese lebih dalam.

VIRGIN BRIDES Celebrate the joys of first love with the unforgettable stories by your most beloved authors. THE STRANGER AND THE VIRGIN Bride-to-be Ellen Reese was all set to wed "Mr.Right." But second thoughts sent her off on a ride that would change her life. Who knew that Mother Nature's worst blizzard would strand her in a mountain cabin with a ruggedly handsome stranger—a man who was everything her fiancé wasn't! Tall, strong and irresistible, Peter Whitley couldn't believe his good fortune. Miss Ellen Reese was by far the most desirable female ever to curl up in front of the fire. But Peter was a man of honor and would never dare to touch a woman promised to another. Unless that promise was meant to be broken….

Finally available in one complete box set collection, dive into the opulent and exciting world of the Bride Trilogy, three classic Victorian romances by New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin. Royal’s Bride Though he is a tilted nobleman, Royal Dewar is singularly unlucky…forced to choose between his soul mate and his salvation. Reese’s Bride Wounded in battle, Major Reese Dewar returns to England—but his injuries are nothing compared to his shattered heart. Rule’s Bride Unrepentant rake Rule Dewar is living the good life when a most surprising event occurs—he falls in love with his wife.

Morning Has Broken by Lynda Ward released on Jan 25, 1992 is available now for purchase.