A Perilous Bargain — Jane Peart

This tale of love and intrigue is set in the misty cliffs of Ireland where Oriel finds herself in remote castle where she discerns that she has a mysterious enemy-- as well as growing romantic feelings which leave her troubled in spirit.

Oriel Banning is desperately seeking employment after her previous employer cheats her and leaves her stranded in England. So when Morgan Drummond, a shipboard acquaintance, makes a highly unorthodox proposal, Oriel is compelled to agree to his strange bargain.

Together they travel to a castle in Ireland, where the terms of the agreement will be carried out. Despite Morgan's remoteness toward her, Oriel decides to make the best of things. She pursues a friendship with a handsome poet, Bryan Moore, and the Wicklows next door, and falls in love with the verdant Irish countryside and wild, untamed coastline. But when a series of frightening events occur, Oriel becomes convinced that she is not welcome at Drummond Castle. As she fights her mysterious enemy, she also fights her growing romantic feelings. Was agreeing to this perilous bargain the worst mistake she has ever made?