Red, Red Rose — Marjorie Farrell

An Officer... and a Gentleman?
An officer's daughter, Elspeth Gordon grew up following the drums of war...and soon blossomed into a most unconventional young lady. But when her carriage was attacked one day by ruthless Spanish bandits, neither her quick mind nor her independent spirit could save her...
A courageous soldier, Lieutenant Val Ashton leapt into action, rescuing Elspeth from a terrible fate. In a single act of heroism, he became her only salvation -- and her one true desire -- a man of honor who won her heart forever. But for reasons unknown to Elspeth, the handsome young officer resisted her love...in spite of a passion that grew stronger every day....
An emotionally moving story of a new and tender love, of a man who struggled with his soul to escape the shadows of the past, and of a woman who gave him the strength to open his heart to the warmth and beauty of life...