Rafferty's Bride — Mary Burton

Revenge Was His Mission...

No person had ever caused such fire in Travis Rafferty's blood as Civil War nurse Meredith Carter had. Yet when the prisoner of war had attempted an escape, she'd betrayed him and his bedraggled men. Now, years later, vengeance led him on his journey west, with nightmares of battle on his heels. This time, Meredith wouldn't get away....

Love Was His Due...

She had to persuade Travis of her innocence. But how could she convince him of anything when she reacted so strongly to just standing next to him? Nursing his wounds -- staying with him -- was the only way to show him how she felt, that she could no more betray him than her own soul....