A guilt-ridden war survivor must find a wife for his family's fortune, and a spurned woman seeks refuge in his home. They strike an unconventional bargain, but circumstances change. This historical romance is a tale of promises and unexpected love.

Only a Promise

These are the stories of six men and one woman, all severely wounded in one way or another during the Napoleonic Wars before ending up convalescing together at the home of the Duke of Stanbrook. The Proposal is the story of Hugo Emes, Lord Trentham. The Suitor, an e-novella, is the story of Julian Crabbe, the duke's nephew and heir. The …

Only a Promise

Mary Balogh