Lovely Miss Judith ware was proud. Too proud to feel sorry for herself when her family's loss of fortune forced her to earn a living. And too proud to accept the marraige proposal of the handsome, wealthy Simon Ballance Duke of Sutton, who offered her everything but love.

The Duke was just as proud. Too proud to expose his grievous war wound to society's scorn. And too proud to open his heart to any woman's painful pity.

With pride so powerful, could passion and love prove stronger?