by Eloisa James
First published 2013
Lady Grace Ryburn has loved Colin Barry since childhood. The Duke and Duchess of Ashbrook's eldest daughter watches from the shadows as others shine in society. Colin serves as a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, fighting for king and country far from home. When he returns to England amid joyful homecoming festivities, Grace faces her deepest fear. Will the dashing officer see past her quiet nature to the woman she has become? Or will Colin's attention turn to Grace's radiant sister, whose beauty captivates every man who meets her? Grace must find the courage to step from the wallflower's corner and fight for the love that has sustained her through years of waiting. The answer will determine whether her heart's deepest wish becomes reality or remains forever a dream.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adult-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: England, Royal Navy
Period: 19th-century
65 pages · Kindle Edition · Avon Impulse