The Promise of a Poet

What secrets can a poet hide when he promises eternal love?
Anne MacDonell, the youngest daughter of an old Scottish clan, has received a marriage proposal as unexpected as it is promising: Ciaran O'Connor, a young Irish Catholic-handsome and courteous-wishes to make her his wife and take her to a new life in Dublin. With the support of the Archbishop of Ireland and the approval of her family, everything seems prepared for a respectable union.
But promises can be as fragile as the flowers Ciaran turns into poetry.
As they approach the altar, Anne discovers that her future husband is hiding a family secret that could endanger her reputation, her safety, and even her heart. Between hidden letters, concealed jewels, and a poem that may not have been written for her, Anne must decide whether to trust her intuition or the warnings of her brother, the relentless Lord MacDonell.
In a time when honor weighs more than love, and a single misstep can seal a lady's fate forever, Anne will have to choose between obedience... or her freedom.
A story of family alliances, unbreakable duties, and a romance that blossoms between suspicion and hope.