Cornelius often despaired of the behavior of his sister, Carrie and his ward, Bree. They shared a mischievous sense of humor, a breathtaking beauty and an uncanny ability to read each other's thoughts.
Responding to a threat against Bree, Cornelius enlists the help of two friends, Colin Traversham and Morgan Hawkscroft. His plan is simple. The gentlemen will become engaged to the ladies.
DEANN PATRICK is the pseudonym for two writers. Mary Ann is a housewife living with her husband and three children in El Cajon, California. She is active in youth sports programs and enjoys football and soccer. Her hobbies include reading whenever she isn't writing, gardening, and needlework. Dotti is an active businesswoman who resides with her husband and daughter in Beaver Creek, Oregon. Besides working in their family businesses, she enjoys reading, sewing, and crafts.