Healing the Soldier's Heart. Lily George
Читать онлайн.| Название | Healing the Soldier's Heart |
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| Автор произведения | Lily George |
| Жанр | Исторические любовные романы |
| Серия | Mills & Boon Love Inspired Historical |
| Издательство | Исторические любовные романы |
| Год выпуска | 0 |
| isbn | 9781472014368 |
INSPIRATIONAL HISTORICAL ROMANCE
The Soldier’s Homecoming
Ensign James Rowland was fortunate to return from Waterloo unscathed—at least in body. But guilt from that terrible battle has left him almost mute and crushed in spirit. Only in the company of sweet, compassionate Lucy Williams, a volunteer at the Veterans’ Group in Bath, does he begin to feel happiness is within reach.
Penniless governesses can’t afford dreams of romance. Lucy Williams is resigned to lifelong spinsterhood—until James enters her life. His mother opposes the match. Lucy herself is sure the chasm between their ranks is too wide. But now that she has helped heal James, he intends to overcome every obstacle between them…and emerge victorious in the battle for her love.
Lucy was alone. That made giving his gift of flowers easier. He caught them up and extended the bouquet toward her. “F-for you.”
“For me?” Her eyes widened. “How lovely they are. Thank you, Ensign.”
“James,” he insisted. “You should c-call me James.”
“Certainly, James. And you must call me Lucy.” She cast her eyes down to the table.
Could he truly win her affection? He needed to have more time with her, to learn the truth of her feelings toward him.
When the clock began chiming the hour, Lucy stood. “Oh, dear. I must get back to the schoolroom.”
“I w-wish you well in all your upcoming s-social d-duties, especially the b-ball,” he responded with a slight bow. “B-but I am sure you w-will even outshine M-Miss B-Bradbury.”
Something like amazement kindled in her eyes. “Do you really think so?” she breathed.
“Yes, I d-do.” Why was she so astonished? Surely she knew how very wonderful she was.
“Well, if that’s true, then you’re the only person in Bath who thinks so.” Her tone was quiet, and as she left the room, she tossed a little smile his way as though she tossed a blossom at his feet.
LILY GEORGE
Growing up in a small town in Texas, Lily George spent her summers devouring the books in her mother’s Christian bookstore. She still counts Grace Livingston Hill, Janette Oake and L. M. Montgomery among her favorite authors. Lily has a BA in history from Southwestern University and uses her training as a historian to research her historical inspirational romance novels. She has published one nonfiction book and produced one documentary, and is in production on a second film; all of these projects reflect her love for old movies and jazz and blues music. Lily lives in the Dallas area with her husband, daughter and menagerie of animals.
Healing the Soldier’s Heart
Lily George
MILLS & BOON
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For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
—2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
For my family and friends, especially my husband and daughter, who continue to endure my writing so patiently.
Contents
Chapter One
March 1818
Bath,