She loves him too much to let him discover the truth-even if it means breaking her own heart.
Quintin Lockhart has loved Esther Collingwood since childhood, and now that she's returned from an extended trip to India, he's eager to rekindle their bond. But when they meet again, it's clear that the woman he's been waiting for is no longer the same. Esther's time abroad was far from the dream she imagined. Forced to make an impossible choice, she saved herself by sacrificing another's happiness-and the guilt haunts her still. Convinced she doesn't deserve a happy ending, Esther pulls away from Quintin, even as he tries to show her that his feelings haven't changed. As the secrets of Esther's past begin to surface, she must confront the darkness within and decide if she can forgive herself enough to accept the love she's always wanted. But can she and Quintin overcome the shadows of the past and find their way back to each other? The fourth book in this series, A Farewell Kiss is a sweet Regency romance, full of witty characters and a swoony happily ever after. The stories in the Lockhart Sweet Regency Romance series are all standalone novels. They can be read apart or enjoyed in proper order. Book One: Wager for a Lady's Hand