The Widow of Bath

the long version

THE MAN SHE ALWAYS LOVED HAD BECOME THE COLDEST OF STRANGERS Only Joanna knew how tragically far off the mark the gossipmongers were as they tittered about Welbourne Hall's youngest heir returning to claim true love and title. Certainly Joanna wasn't foolish enough to believe that Jack still loved her after she married his cousin. And though she was now a widow, Jack's eyes glittered with contempt, accusing her of betrayal. As the Dowager Lady Welbourne, she would sadly become just another estate problem for Jack to confront as new lord of the manor. A truce seemed impossible, for his nearness brought the past too close for comfort. But as her heart beat its silent plea for forgiveness, love's dreams appeared suddenly much closer than she could ever have hoped....