The House of the Laird — Susan Barrie

How could she be sure of him?

When Karen collapsed in his arms at the railway station, lain Mackenzie had been more than gentlemanly. He had insisted she regain her health at his lovely Highland estate.

But Karen wasn't only grateful for his kindness -- she was deeply in love with him. And he wanted to protect her for the rest of his life.

Yet...did he really love her, or was it just pity? Karen had doubts that such a marriage would ever work, so she ran away.....