The Secret Friend — Valerie Holmes

Sophia has a secret friend, James Dalesman, her soul mate. In their youth, the two pledged that no one would ever come between them. Ten years later, Sophia is an heiress to a wealthy estate and must provide a respectable heir to carry on the family's wealth; while no matter what James has done, his position has never been equal to hers. Can Sophia's father, society's rules, or even a war tear the couple apart, or is it their destiny to be together despite the obstacles in their way?