In the heart-wrenching tale of "A Love Born from Loss," we meet Elizabeth Matheson, a resilient young orphan of just 18 years. Fate, in its cruel twists, stripped her of the warmth and security of family, leaving her to navigate the harsh world on her own. Yet, amidst the ashes of her past, a glimmer of hope emerged.
Enter Sir Edward Hamilton, a once valiant knight who had, over time, become disillusioned with the very essence of humanity. He had lost all faith in the goodness that once defined his noble heart.
Their paths converged in a world shadowed by despair, and against all odds, a spark ignited. The indomitable spirit of Elizabeth kindled a long-forgotten fire within Edward's soul, breathing life back into his weary heart. As their love blossomed amidst the chaos, they found solace in each other's presence, a sanctuary in the midst of life's storms.
But their love story was no ordinary one. Elizabeth carried with her the memory of a family lost, a past filled with cherished moments and shared dreams. Could Edward, scarred by his own trials, find the strength to embrace Elizabeth's family as his own? Would their love be enough to bridge the chasm of Edward's despair and heal the wounds of their tumultuous pasts?
In "A Love Born from Loss," we embark on an emotional journey of love's resilience and the possibility of redemption. Together, Elizabeth and Edward face the ultimate test: to not only mend their shattered hearts but to also redefine the meaning of family and rekindle the hope that had long eluded them. Can their love conquer the darkest shadows of their pasts? Only time will reveal whether they can emerge from the depths of despair into the brilliant light of a shared future.
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.