Robert Guildford, heir to an earldom, is a pleasure seeker who believes in living life to the fullest. Accustomed to taking whatever he wants, he casts his eye on his sister's beautiful lady's maid.Julia Brandon may be destitute, but she is proud – and she has a few secrets.While Robert is planning to seduce Julia, she contrives her own plot which may redeem her family's fortunes – or may land her in prison. When she disappears, Robert, knowing he has been deceived, goes in search of her.At journey's end, both make startling discoveries about love.A short novel.Plus a bonus essay:THE MANY FACES OF LOVE: WHAT THE GREATEST LOVE POEMS IN ENGLISH SAY ABOUT LOVEFor hopeless romantics who love the lyrical poetry of past centuries, here is a look at the classic love poems and what they say about love.As the great poets know, love is not all a bed of roses. There is heartbreak and desolation, as well as hearts soaring like angels and stories of great love.Download a sample, start reading and enjoy!