Family rivalry demands that Judith and Andrew hate each other. Time and tragedy illuminate a different path. A full-length sweet romance about the devastation of loss and the healing power of love. When baron's daughter Judith Falconer first meets at a masked ball her father's sworn political enemy, Andrew Beckwith, initial attraction fails to overcome ingrained animosity. A humiliating public argument drives them apart with a mutual promise to avoid any future encounters. Fickle fate has other plans. When tragedy destroys Judith's family and threatens her life, she finds refuge in an unlikely place - as a servant of the Earl of Wychwood. None other than Andrew Beckwith. Recently returned from war, Andrew fails to recognize Judith, creating space for them to see each other anew. Still, the horror of war and an unforgivable act leave Andrew wracked with guilt, while Judith lives in constant fear of discovery by those bent on her destruction. Judith's attempt to remain unnoticed fails, and a relationship grows between her and the unsuspecting Andrew - fueled by a mutual recognition of each other's wounded soul. As the two engage in an intricate dance of secrecy, skirted impropriety, and awakening feelings, questions plague the budding romance. What did Andrew do in France that left him so broken by guilt? Will Judith's enemies succeed in completing her demise? Can sworn enemies put aside deep prejudice to find even deeper passion for each other? Only extraordinary humility and courage can give them a fighting chance to answer these questions - and allow love to heal even the deepest of wounds.