Once Upon a Storm

<p>A Devil's Bargain</p><p>Captain Simon Harcourt returns to England with one purpose: to breed rare horses keeping his vow to his dying friend. The last person he expects to aid him is the ruthless Earl of Ravenscroft who enacts a devil's bargain. Ravenscroft promises to finance the stables if Simon razes the village that ruins the earl's view from the manor house-- the site of Simon's most horrific childhood memory. Only one person stands in Simon's way-the resolute bluestocking determined to resurrect the conscience Simon thought died on the battlefield with his men...</p><p><br></p><p>Insatiably curious</p><p>Spirited Penelope Waverly has never fit into society's mold to the despair of her mother. But someone has to keep a roof over her family's heads. Even so she has no idea how fragile the foundation of her life is. A web of lies binds the Harcourts and Waverlys buried long ago in everything Simon Harcourt has pledged to destroy.</p><p><br></p><p>A storm unleashed</p><p>As two defiant spirits uncover the dangerous truth that could destroy them both they face an impossible choice-keep their vows and betray the people of Everdene or join forces in a gamble that could cost them everything... even the love that might heal their wounded hearts.</p>