Lady Emma EastonEUR(TM)s elopement to an elderly earl shields her from an abusive father, until her husbandEUR(TM)s death leaves her vulnerable once again. Only one man can protect herEUR"the earlEUR(TM)s trusted friend, Viscount Drake. After losing his wife, Lord Drake vows never to marry again. But his heart warms to the young widow heEUR(TM)s promised to protect. EmmaEUR(TM)s love frees him from the darkness thatEUR(TM)s consumed him. But now Drake must protect her from her fatherEUR(TM)s evil whims, or face losing her forever.