Judith Aveton hadn't seen her love for six years, since she had refused his proposal and sent him away. Her stepmother had slandered him horribly, and Judith had seen this as the only solution. Now he was back, just as she announced her betrothal to the Reverend Charles Truscott And Dan's cold greeting made it clear he had forgotten nothing...But Dan couldn't pursue Judith openly, for to do so would put her in danger .