Her peaceful life was shattered

Teale Munro had come bursting into Briony's little Devonshire shop one afternoon. Within minutes he'd accused her of lying, labeled her a redheaded tart, and finally insisted she was the woman who'd seduced his brother-in-law.

Briony was shocked, then furious. How dared this handsome but clearly demented stranger hurl such accusations at her?

And yet . . . she soon was to learn that he had good reason for the attack. Though her newfound knowledge didn't win Teale's trust, she couldn't keep herself from falling in love with him... .