Over the past six months, Lady Sara Downey lost her husband to another woman, found herself destitute, then discovered she was a widow. Fighting to survive, she opens a dress shop in London only to become the victim of a vicious blackmailer. Ever since his wife ran off with another man, Philip St. James, the sixth Duke of Brentwood, vows never to fall prey to the conniving female gender again. Imagine his surprise when a chance meeting finds him staring into the beautiful eyes of the widow of his ex-wife’s lover. While he’s able to fight the immediate attraction, his conscience and honor won’t allow him to ignore the fact she is being tormented by an unknown assailant. He promises to protect Lady Downey, but can he guard his heart from the sweet widow?

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Keira Montclair is the pen name for an author who resides in Florida with her husband. She is also a registered nurse and loves to write fast-paced, emotional romance. Visit her website, www.keiramontclair.com, to sign up for her newsletter and let her know how you like her novels. You may also email her at [email protected]. She loves to hear from her fans and promises to respond.