"She arrived as a housekeeper...Will she leave as a countess? To some, Thornhallow Hall might be tarnished by tales of vengeance and ghosts, but to new housekeeper Rebecca Merrickson it represents independence and peace from her tumultuous past. Until the estate's owner, William Reid, the disappeared earl, unexpectedly returns... After clashing with him over the changes she's made to the house, Rebecca slowly unearths the memories that haunt brooding Liam--and her defiance gives way to a shockingly improper attraction to her master!"-- Provided by publisher.