The Lost Bride — Marianne Willman

THE PRIZE
Lacey's Folly--a charming manor house, shrouded in magic and mystery, haunted by tales of hidden treasure, and legends of a bride who vanished 100 years ago on her wedding day.

THE LOVERS
Chloe Hartsell--a lonely and passionate woman, ripe for falling in love, and suddenly denied the promised inheritance of her beloved home.
Gideon Stone-- the rakehell artist is intent on selling his windfall inheritance--until he learns he must first find a husband for Chloe.

THE LEGEND
One hundred years before, a beautiful woman vanished on her wedding night, along with a fortune in jewels. Now her lovely portrait and baffling disappearance haunt Gideon's dreams.

THE LOST BRIDE
Thrown together by fate, drawn together by passion, Gideon and Chloe are separated by his pride--and her secret. Then a woman appears--the very image of the bride lost to the night a century ago. Gideon must choose between his dream image and the flesh-and-blood woman who can teach him the true meaning of love. And Chloe must risk everything, to win all she holds dear.