Dearest Enemy — Patricia Bird

The McAlister's and the Rosses of Camden Falls had always accused each other of being liars and thieves and worse. Yet beautiful Jessie McAlister never saw much sense to the feud that had gone on for generations. Wealthy, magnetic Ian Ross never saw much sense to the fighting either. And soon after Ian returned to Camden Falls to look after his aging relatives, he and Jessie announced their engagement.

As expected, both families opposed the match. But Jessie was strong enough not to be fazed by their objections. What broke her heart and spirit was the terrible discovery that Ian himself could never really trust her.