Fortune's Bride — Jane Peart

Avril was just a child when tragedy struck and took her parent's lives. If not for the kindness of her father's friend Graham Montrose, the frightened heiress would have been all alone in the world. Thankfully this quiet handsome stranger welcomed Avril into his home - and together they shared a life filled with friendship, trust, and love. As Avril grew so did her love for Graham, until what began as childish adoration developed into the devoted love and respect a woman feels for a man. Now it was Avril's turn to offer guidance and help Graham look upon her not as his ward, but as the desirable beauty she was.