The 1840s: a time of increasing social awareness, particularly for progressive cotton mill owner Adrian Bennett and his son Christopher.One social issue Christopher has never considered is violence against women. A Robert Browning poem and a chance encounter with Katerina Valentino change everything.Katerina fears for her life because of her fathers violent behavior. When Christopher is entranced by the delicate, dark-haired beauty, he decides to rescue her - by marrying her.But Katerinas years of abuse have left her physically and emotionally scarred, threatening the newlyweds happiness. Is Christophers tender affection enough to help heal Katerinas broken spirit?This is a steamy romance and includes graphic sex scenes.
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