Book Recognitions: American Book Fest - American Fiction Awards (Finalist) London Book Festival Award Independent Authors Award (Finalist) Firebird Book Award (Winner) The Book Fest (Award Winner) Bernadette Barrymore should have lived out her happily-ever-after. As the war brings long-lost lovers back to their eager spouses waiting at the train station, her marriage to Lord Anthony Devereux seems to be a distant memory since she has not heard from him in some time. Despite her reservations, she is eager to start the life promised to her. But when she finally spies him at the station, they lock eyes for a moment, and then he turns to greet another, leaving Bernadette shocked and unable to comprehend what transpired to destroy the passion and love she believes they shared. Soon, her hopes are bolstered again when Anthony knocks on her door. After they are reunited, Bernadette quickly learns that their marriage is comprised of more than just the two of them. As sinister forces become determined to destroy their love once and for all, Bernadette must make a decision. Should she fight for Lord Deveraux despite those who seek to tear them apart or does fate have something else in store for the independent, headstrong heiress? In this historical romance, a young woman whose life and marriage has been devastated by war must decide whether to fight for her happily-ever-after despite malicious interference from her husband's family.