"In 1879, reunited with childhood friend and lawyer Seth Carpenter, recently widowed Nancy Pritchard must search through the pieces of her loveless marriage for the truth behind her husband's death after his schemes come to light. But as they pursue answers, their feelings create complications, and dark secrets reveal themselves"--Provided by publisher.

1879. When her deceased husband's schemes start to come to light, Nancy Pritchard realizes there is a lot that she never knew know about him. Seth Carpenter has recently returned to Portland. As a childhood friend he's glad to see Nancy; as a lawyer he is able to help her sort through the legal aspects of her husband's death. As they search for the truth behind her husband's death, their attraction to creates complications. When Nancy is threatened, can Seth be honest about who he really is and why he's come to Portland? And can Nancy bear another betrayal? -- adapted from back cover