"It seemed such an adventure to elope…"

Lady Cassandra Witney once left behind everything she knew for love. Now widowed, disillusioned and stranded in France, all she wants is to return to England, beg forgiveness of her family and forget about men forever!

But Cassie's resolve to never fall for a man again is tested when fugitive Raoul Doulevant offers to escort her on her journey. Infuriating he may be, but he's also honourable, brave and dangerously attractive! Perhaps Raoul could give this runaway the home she's been yearning for…