A Promise in the Wind — Perdita Shepherd

A peasant beauty -- captured by a ruling enemy, desired by a noble love...

On the eve of her wedding, radiant Valentina Ventura was seized and carried to the evil arms of the ruling duke. As she fought for her honor, a blazing battle claimed the lives of her family and betrothed. Rescued by the duke's kind sister, Valentina made a vow to avenge her loss and never marry... until she came to know the gentle embrace of the handsome nobleman who served the free republic. Now caught in the sweep of new love, Valentina struggles to uphold her vow -- knowing she must choose between happiness and loneliness.