After being shamelessly seduced by a married man, Zelah Pentewan finds her reputation is in tatters Determined to rise above the gossip-mongers, Zelah knows she can rely on no one but herself But her independence takes a knock when a terrifying stranger must come to her aid Major Dominic Coales formidable manner is notorious, but Zelah shows no signs of fear She doesnt cower at his touch as she begins to get a glimpse of the man behind the scars