**I ran as far as I could, but I knew he would find me. In fact, I counted on it.

I counted on him punishing me too.
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When Ivy Leavold ran away from Markham Hall on her wedding day, she knew that it wasn't the end. But what she didn't count on were the surprises, betrayals and horrors that awaited her outside of Mr. Markham's world.

As for Julian Markham, he is determined to find his bride and win her back, but when the sins of his past return with a vengeance, can he keep her safe from the most dangerous thing of all--himself?

This edition contains the bonus novelette The Reclaiming of Ivy Leavold.