The Final Book in the Pure Escapades Series!
Lieutenant Elliott Masters spent two years unraveling Colonel Robert Sandstone's treasonous scheme to plunder the wealth of the American wilderness. Undergoing an elite military mission, Elliot and his best friend, Captain Will Creighton, spent all summer foiling the Colonel's treasonous plans and taking him in custody to await justice at Fort McHenry.
With his mission accomplished, Elliot wants nothing more than to return to Nashville and raise his half-Osage daughter, Nola. However, his father insists that he return to Baltimore to secure their family's legacy as an apprentice at a prestigious law firm. Torn between his happiness and the life his daughter deserves, Elliott yields to the demands of being the eldest son.
But his sacrifice comes at a cost--marriage to a wealthy Baltimore debutante. Unfortunatley, Miss Catherine Creeley, his betrothed, wants nothing to do with Nola. To satisfy their arrangement, Elliot's father gives him an ultimatum: return young Nola to her mother's people or find a proper governess. Desperate to give Nola a better life, Elliott finds the perfect solution?Will Creighton's sister, Felicity.
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Felicity Creighton wants nothing but happiness for the sweet little girl she cared for while Elliott served his country. But working for the man to whom she'd lost her heart is too much to bear. How can she live in his home and care for his child knowing he's betrothed to another? Desperate to free her brother from her emotional burdens, Felicity agrees to Elliot's terms?she will serve as Nola's governess. In return, Elliott promises to find her a suitable husband.
T'is a task he soon comes to regret. During their travels, Elliott discovers Felicity's feelings for him are more than platonic. Worse, the most likely contender for Felicity's hand is Elliott's younger brother, Kyle. How can Elliott pass her off to his own blood when he wants her for his own?
Battling his moral conscience, Elliott vows to end his engagement. But after all they had been through, Felicity cannot accept his hand. Will Elliott's vigilance put the past to rest and assure Felicity that all he wants is to live his life with her?
TRIGGER WARNINGS: This novel contains adult language, adult sexual situations, and mentions past sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised.
