"A touching story of love and betrayal."

Four years ago, at age 15, Cassie was married, then abandoned in the same night. After all this time, she wants her absent husband, Samuel, to sign a deed of separation. Samuel had left Cassie to give her time to grow up. Now that he's back and sees his beautiful wife, he wants to keep her.

Samuel suggests a bargain. He'll sign the deed at the end of the Season if she introduces him to Society. Cassie agrees, but doesn't trust him to follow through. She starts investigating Samuel to find something to use against him. She soon discovers that the more she learns about him, the more she really doesn't want him to sign the deed. But to remain with him would mean that he must forgive his family.

After two attempts on his life, embezzlement at his business and the death of an employee, Samuel knows he has to get Cassie to safety. But she wants to stay close to him. When she's kidnapped, Samuel rushes to her rescue. As soon as they return and the family gathers, Cassie can see in his eyes that he's forgiven his family. Now they can start a life of their own together.

This book had me staying up late to finish it. This touching story of love and betrayal will go on the shelf to be read again.

Reviewed by Tammie Ard
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 9, 2004