Once Abrielle was a proud, exceptional lady coveted for her bearing, her mating, her wit, and her beauty. But when her stepfather is certainly refused his rightful title and the wealth that accompanies it, Abrielle finds herself abruptly disgraced. Only one would still have her, the oafish and grotesque Desmond de Marlé. Yet nobody else can rescue her once-proud family’s honor, therefore she is left without choice but to accept the cruel and hateful de Marlé’s offer of marriage . even as she yearns for approximately Everlasting another enthusiast.

Dashing, handsome, high, and kind, Raven Seabern is quite unlike any guy Abrielle has ever encountered. From the very first moment their eyes meet up with, he intrigues and mesmerizes her-and dance in his arms at a royal banquet leaves her weak using the wish to surrender. But their like can never be, for Abrielle is definitely betrothed to a monster. And the well-being of everyone she cares for needs that she honor her promise.

Still, the fire lit that night will never be doused. Raven understands he has discovered the real one and must under no circumstances let her go-though secrets, deceptions, dishonor, and unimaginable peril will surely be their fate if they stick to the dictates of their hearts.