Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer Mary Balogh delights enthusiasts with historical romantic tales that touch the heart. After her spouse dies inside a freak incident, Lady Gwendoline Muir hardly ever dreams she’ll love again. So when soldier-turned-nobleman Lord Hugo Trentham stirs feelings in her which have lain dormant for a long time, she can’t help but imagine his strong embrace. Hugo discovers himself attracted to Gwen, but he’s hardly ever courted a woman before. Can he muster the proper words to create Gwen open up her center and love once again?