Though the sultry Alabama hellion was chased by every boy in town, she was adirt-farmer's daughter--and could only dream of being loved by BradfordMaitland, heir to magnificent Golden Oaks. But Angela Sherrington became ayoung lady, sent to a Yankee finishing school by Bradford's father. So muchwas she changed since Bradford last saw her, that when chance brought themtogether--in the satin boudoir of a bordello--he didn't recognize theviolet-eyed angel he fell madly in love with. From the first time she gaveherself to him, Bradford Maitland vowed to keep his precious angel always...until cruel misunderstandings scorched their destiny with flames of bitterfury. Tormented by hateful gossip and a scandalous family secret, Angela wasforced to run from the man she lived for. Yet they could never endure apart.And though their desires might consume them, they would dare any harm orhurt for the ecstatic passion they found in each other's love!