Unveiled (Ashton/Rosemoor #2)

She didn't want marriage...

A determined spinster, Jane Rosemoor has turned away many a suitor, because she is secretly fearful of the mysterious malady that plagues the married women of her family. But when her life collides with that of the sinfully handsome Earl of Westfield, she is rendered delirious by his kiss—and outraged by his proposal. His young ward requires a woman's influence, and he needs an heir. Aware her heart is already in jeopardy, she turns his cold bargain down flat.

He didn't want love...

Hayden Moreland, the Earl of Westfield, is stunned by Jane's refusal—after all, he's offered to rescue her from spinsterhood and make her a countess. He doesn't want romance—for he has learned that closeness brings tragedy and has vowed never to afflict any woman with the curse of his heart. Yet despite his best efforts, he is falling hopelessly for Jane—which is proving more problematic by the day. Especially after a night of passion seals their fate, demanding they confront their fears if they hope to embrace a love they can no longer deny.