The Candleberry Tree — Pamela Pope

Minella owed Sam more than she could ever pay

He'd saved her life, and for that Minella Farmer was grateful. But that didn't make her blind to his faults.

Sam Stafford was detestable. He used women for his own pleasure. He had a dark secret Minella was sure involved some criminal activity. So--forget him.

Unfortunately, the more Minella told herself this, the more she realized she wanted to know every single thing about this man she thought she hated--including who he loved.

Hero: Sam Stafford
Heroine: Minella Farmer