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Can Lady Philippa Ware forgive the man who once shattered all her youthful dreams? Discover the passionate and heartwarming new novel on the redemptive power of love from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh, described by Julia Quinn as 'one of the best'!Philippa, elder daughter of the Earl of Stratton, grew up eagerly anticipating a glittering debut and a brilliant marriage. Then her brother caught their father out in a clandestine affair and denounced him publicly.
The whole family was disgraced, and Philippa's hopes were dashed. Only years later does Philippa find the courage to go to London at last to meet the ton - to instant success, nurturing a close friendship with the granddaughter of a duke. Only one man can spoil everything for her, but surely he will not be in London this year. Lucas Arden, heir to the elderly Duke of Wilby, has been tasked with marrying and producing an heir before it is too late.
Lucas goes to London, in the hope of finding an eligible bride before his grandparents arrange one for him. He is instantly drawn to his sister's new friend, until the young lady asks a simple question: 'Remember me?' And suddenly he does remember her, as well as the reason why the daughter of the Earl of Stratton is the one woman he can never marry - even if his heart tells him she is the only woman he wants.
Unfortunately for Philippa and Lucas, their families have other ideas and believe them to be a perfect match. They will simply not take no for an answer. Telling Philippa the full truth is the hardest thing Lucas has ever faced .