Seduction on the Alpine Express — Kirsten S. Blacketer

Matilda Hudson fell in love with the wrong man.At twelve years old, she knew there would only be one man in the world who suited her. Major Anson Montgomery. After nine years of innocent correspondence and a failed engagement to another man, she still harbors a deep affection for the major. Determined, Matilda risks ruin and scandal to ensure he reciprocates her affections.Major Anson Montgomery knows only duty and sacrifice. He dedicates every waking moment to ensure the safety of those under his protection. When his best friend's daughter confesses her affection in a letter, he is horrified when he realizes the truth. He desires the woman she has become.When Anson boards the Alpine Express in Paris, he never expects to find Matilda hiding in the next compartment. He has no choice but to assume responsibility for her well-being until they reach Vienna. But time spent in each other's company reveals much more than their correspondence ever did, and it may prove more profound than either of them expected.