Will a promise made in a childhood game steal their future? She doubts his love, he fears she betrays him - but... is it real? or do others' lies seek to drive them apart?

An Earl who fears betrayal, a Lady convinced that she is certain in her affections, a long lost friend, an unhealthy obsession, a love saved from scandal and ruin.

Roland Shelton, Earl of Eldwood, has finally allowed himself to trust that he will not be betrayed, to believe that he is worthy of love, and is soon to marry. Cautiously, he hopes for happiness.

Lady Gabrielle Vickery has dreamed of marrying Lord Eldwood for many years, and is ecstatic that it’s finally going to happen. Sure in her love for him, she cannot imagine anything which could diminish their happiness, and counts down the days to the final reading of the banns, and the setting of the actual wedding date.

But even the best plans can fail… and as the banns are read for the third and final time, the unthinkable happens, with the reappearance of someone from Gabrielle’s past. Now, Gabrielle finds herself questioning her own emotions, and Roland’s, their marriage is in doubt, and Roland’s newfound trust will be tested to the extreme.

Can he believe that Gabrielle has not betrayed him?

Can Gabrielle believe that Roland truly loves her?

Can they solve the increasing problems, and save their relationship before scandal ruins them both?

And the most important question of all - will the marriage actually happen, or has one careless moment in childhood stolen their future?