Yesterday's Fires — Kate Kingston

There was just one way out

And it was not the way Rosamund would have chosen. In fact, it was the last.

To hear arrogant Nick Martel coolly say, "You can marry me, Rosamund," after the way he'd hurt her so badly two years ago, was like a sentence of doom.

Roz would do almost anything to help clear her brother's gambling debts, but she lacked financial resources, as Nick well knew. Marriage, though, was a high price to pay for the use of his money. It could only lead her to heartbreak all over again.

Hero: Dominic "Nick" Martel
Heroine: Rosamund "Roz" Parrish