Ruthless in All — Jessica Steele

He took advantage of her sensitivity

At first, Arden couldn't unravel the mystery surrounding the overbearing Blane Hunter. His tormented dreams fed her suspicions that he was running from something, and his abusive language revealed a deep-seated mistrust for anyone foolish enough to try to help him.

Then he whisked her off into the Welsh mountains, where Arden soon lamented her folly. She had fallen in love with a man obsessed by memories of his ex-wife--tormented by his part in her death.

Blane, it seemed, was capable of almost anything ...anything except what Arden truly needed from him--his love.

Hero: Blane Hunter
Heroine: Arden Kirkham
Aunt: Louise Browing or Browning