England 1814: MISS JOHANNA GREY’s wild youth ends abruptly when her best friend—and betrothed—falls to his death upon climbing the tree outside her window. Heartbroken and unable to forgive herself, she retreats to a finishing school for young ladies.
Until London calls four years later, and Johanna finds herself swept into a world of matchmakers and schemers, pressured to find a husband. Will it be kind-hearted Lord Kenwood, a man who reminds her of the friend she lost that fateful day long ago? Or perhaps COLIN GRENVILLE, a young man from her past, whom Johanna did not even dare think of these past four years?
For years, COLIN GRENVILLE, only son and heir to VISCOUNT ATTINGTON, stayed away from England, travelling the world, until a most unexpected letter finds him in Venice, Italy. Suddenly drawn back home, Colin finally admits to himself that the girl he once loved still holds his heart. But will he reach her in time before she chooses the wrong man? Or will fate never be on their side?