Love's Gilded Mask — Francine Shore

Dark-haired historian Merilyn Pierce was investigating the past when she went to the old New England inn. But what she found was a very modern romantic dilemma in Morgan Drake, the captivating, domineering, yet mysteriously aloof real estate tycoon who ran the inn for his amusement. A painful divorce had made Merilyn vow never to let a man use her as an ornamental plaything again. But in Morgan's arms, her own history seemed to be repeating itself--as she struggled to learn the secret that kept Morgan from truly giving himself, and fought against the feared heartbreak that came closer with every kiss....