New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney takes readers back to beautiful Scotland in the first novel in her breathtaking new series.Since she was a little girl, Jennifer Adaire, daughter of the Earl of Burfield, has loved Gordon McDonnell even though his station as the gardeners son made him strictly forbidden to her. After Gordon was forced from Adaire Hall, taking Jennifers heart with him, he headed for London, intent on making a better life for himself. Though theyve kept in touch through letters and Jennifer has waited patiently for him, its taken Gordon five years to return to Scotland. Now Jennifer doesnt know if she can manage seeing again the man she lovesbut can never have. In the time since his departure, Gordon has achieved the success hes always sought. When he learns that his father is dying, he returns home and discovers much to his surprise that the feelings hes always had for Jennifer burn ever stronger. But when a family secret surfaces, Jennifer and Gordons chance at a future together could be threatened
