A Spanish beauty saves the life of an injured English soldier—sparking a passion that conquers all . . . He prayed this might never stop. This now, here in Spain with Alejandra in his arms . . . Severely wounded Captain Lucien Howard, Earl of Ross, had a boat waiting to take him home. If the beautiful woman who had saved his life remained in his company, she would be compromised. The harsh light of dawn would send each of them their different ways. Lucien thought of his family and his ancient crumbling estate. He couldn’t stay in war-torn Spain. Yet neither could he stop his arms from tightening about Alejandra as he breathed her in . . .