What a Woman Desires

From country girl to actress of the stage one woman dares to live her dreams-but is she brave enough to open her heart...? Monica Danes always wanted more than the village of Biddlestone had to offer. After a failed courtship to a man of her parents choosing she fled for the city of Bath and never looked back. Today Monica is the undisputed queen of the theater-a wealthy independent woman. But when she is called home in the wake of tragedy Monica returns-intending to leave again as soon as possible. Thomas Ashby has been a groom at the Danes estate since he was a boy-and has been enamored with Monica for almost as long. He knows he isnt a suitable match for his masters daughter despite the special bond he and Monica have always shared-and their undeniable attraction. But now that shes returned Thomas has one last chance to prove himself worthy-and to show Monica a life and a love she wont want to give up...