Julianna Galloway

Julianna has always been very quiet, subdued, and prefers to stay in Catherine's shadow. As a modest woman, she lives a pleasant life while avoiding the embarrassing and harsh treatment of her guardian's son. Rolland is an arrogant and dangerous man. He finds pleasure in torturing Julianna by embarrassment and offensive offers. However has no difficulty informing her that she needs to find a husband. As the daughter of a legendary hero Julianna needs not accept any suitor that does not benefit her. Colonel James O'Connell presents the best possibility. Hard and rugged James is everything that Rolland is not. The ability for Julianna to choose a husband is simply an illusion. Her father demands Julianna's return to her childhood home. Surrounded by political turmoil and war Julianna is forced to trust the Colonel while her memory refuses to leave Rolland behind. As she struggles to follow her heart blackmail and deception take Julianna to the verge of the heartbreaking truth.