In this quiet village neighboring Steepwood Abbey, India Rushford had a decision to make?consent to be Anthony, Lord Isham''s reluctant bride or spend the rest of her days destitute. As their wedding neared, she saw the handsome lord''s gentle nature, and a powerful attraction flared between them.But the path to wedded bliss had its obstacles, including a deadly threat that put both their lives in danger. Could India admit before it was too late that she loved Lord Isham?