The Gathering Darkness — Patricia Wilson

Julia knew she could cope with Luc Marchal --

And as long as they were in England, where she was nursing his little niece, Justine, she did just that. It was when Luc insisted on her accompanying them back to his home in the Camargue that her troubles began.

Julia felt like an outsider--and Luc was preoccupied, though his presence was strangely disturbing. After one betrayal Julia didn't need a man in her life.

Perhaps she should return to England and leave him to Roseanne, who seemed to think she was destined for Luc. Except that Julia was already in love with him.

Hero: Luc Marchal
Heroine: Julia Redford