A young widow faces an uncertain future ... until an unexpected encounter with her first love gives her heart a second chance in this Regency romance set on the Yorkshire Moors. England 1817--Charlotte Grey thought she had seen the last of Anthony Welbourne. Knowing her father would never consent to his only daughter marrying a man he deemed beneath their familys station Charlotte bid her final farewell to Anthony and vowed never to turn back. Instead she honored her fathers wishes by marrying the wealthy Roland Prior. Determined to put his love for Charlotte in the past Anthony chose to immerse himself in a life full of meaning--first as a soldier fighting a war overseas then as a member of William Walsteads watchmen a rugged band of men dispatched to deal with perilous situations. Fearless and persistent he makes it his lifes focus to fight for those who cant fight for themselves. When Charlottes husband dies unexpectedly she quickly realizes how blind shed been to his nefarious ambitions and how many people hed angered on his relentless quest for wealth. To protect her infant son Henry from those who wish him harm she and the baby flee to Hollythorne House her childhood home. There Charlotte comes face-to-face with her former love who has been sent as one of the hired watchman to protect her and Henry until the details of her late husbands estate are settled. Anthonys presence brings back feelings she never expected to have again and she struggles to trust his intentions. Are the watchmen really looking after Charlotte as they claim--or are they looking to make trouble for Rolands estate and heir? Despite the constant reminders of their past Anthony must remain focused on the task he was hired to do. But when new threats emerge and the past collides with the present both must decide what they are willing to risk for the chance to right old wrongs and carve out a new future ... together.
