What a Woman Desires — Rachel Brimble

From country girl to actress of the stage, one woman dares to live her dreams-but is she brave enough to open her heart...?

Monica Danes always wanted more than the village of Biddlestone had to offer. After a failed courtship to a man of her parents' choosing, she fled for the city of Bath and never looked back. Today, Monica is the undisputed queen of the theater-a wealthy, independent woman. But when she is called home in the wake of tragedy, Monica returns-intending to leave again as soon as possible.

Thomas Ashby has been a groom at the Danes estate since he was a boy-and has been enamored with Monica for almost as long. He knows he isn't a suitable match for his master's daughter, despite the special bond he and Monica have always shared-and their undeniable attraction. But now that she's returned, Thomas has one last chance to prove himself worthy-and to show Monica a life, and a love, she won't want to give up...