Grace Linwood's father is in jail, accused, but not convicted of some ill dealings in his business. After that he lost the respect of the local businesses and she lost her fiance. She has an opportunity to help her family by being the companion for a family friend during her last weeks. However the last dying wish of the familly friend takes her by surprise and changes her life and that of Captain Spencer Dauntsey, forever. He has demons to defeat and she's willing to help him if he is willing to take the help.

I enjoyed the read and the characters and look forward to more by this author. ( )