Jude Mason

The Fairest Beauty Jude Mason

Sophie has long wished to escape her stepmother's jealous anger. When a young man named Gabe arrives from Hagenheim Castle, claiming she is betrothed to his older brother, Sophie sees her chance for freedom. Gabe knows he defied his parents Rose and Wilhelm by going to find Sophie, and now he believes they had a right to worry: the orphan girl has stolen his heart. Though romance is impossible-she is his brother's future wife-Gabe promises he will keep her safe, no matter what. When the pair are forced to run to the Cottage of the Seven, they find help but also find their feelings for each other have grown. Can they find a way to protect Sophie while also safeguarding their hearts?