She desires him...
A lady never admits her most intimate thoughts, but Serafina doesn't consider herself genteel by any means. Having her heart shattered at a young age by the one man she ever loved taught Serafina a valuable lesson; never settle for less than you deserve. She is a woman who isn't afraid to go after things she fancies, even if it's considered improper, and setting her sights on a man beneath her status is as improper as it gets. Kitch Baxter is the perfect man, strong, handsome, quiet, brooding, and devoted to his father. Although he tries to avoid her, Serafina can't help being smitten by his strong character and protective ways. A rendezvous with the local blacksmith and the most aloof man she's ever known was forbidden, but what Serafina wants, she gets. But the sudden appearance of the person who hurt her the most disrupts her well-laid plans and sends Serafina on a race against time to gain Kitch's attention before her brother marries her off to a man of his choosing. It's only one night; what could go wrong? Will her attempts to attract the attention of an irritable man work in her favor or cast her down a slippery slope that costs Serafina her pride and heart?
He resists here...
She is everything he is not, wealthy, cultured, and irresistible. A lowly man like him has no right to notice a sophisticated woman like her, but Serafina Larieux isn’t just any woman. She’s the only sister of the powerful Larieux family, and he’s best friends with her eldest brother and his wife. Serafina is above his station, and Kitch has no interest in any woman’s pursuit of his time or attention. Yet, Serafina’s fiery spirit burns bright, and Kitch can’t help but notice her bold looks, shy smiles, and womanly curves. Desperate to avoid repeating mistakes from his past, he shuns her repeatedly. But Serafina’s persistence weakens his resolve and sets them on a path that will change their lives forever. Will his stubborn nature and past discretions push Serafina away, or will they bind them closer, causing the thorny thickets around their hearts to unravel?