Winter Roses — Anita Mills

THE SCARLET BRIDE

Arabella of Byrum's stunning beauty was her blessing and her curse. It stirred the brutal Elias of Woolford to make an irresistible offer for her hand, And it helped fuel the jealous rage that made Elias break their bond, leaving Arabella with an infant Elias refused to call his own.

Now another lord wanted her as wife. William of Blackleith could not rest until he had her. Yet he could not forget the slanderous rumors about her, in his arms, Arabella discovered the all-consuming power of fiery passion... even as she searched through a shadowy labyrinth of evil intrigue for the way to cleanse her name and win his love . . .