Marigold Tavners has a gentle spirit and a loving heart, though she would prefer to spend her time amongst four-legged creatures than with the guests of her parents’ inn. When she sees a hurt, she has to heal it, no matter the breed of the animal.
After the death of his wife, Jacob Rothschild, Marquess of Dorchester, joined the army to distance himself from the tragedy his life had become. Not caring if he lived or died, he survived but was left with a scar across his face that matched the one upon his heart.
The bitter marquess manages to keep most away with his surliness, but Marigold has never been able to resist an attempt to heal a broken soul — even if this particular one has no wish to be tended to. The more time they spend together, the more he opens up. But can he do so enough to ever love again?