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In the untamed landscape of Scotland, two souls, each bearing the weight of their own scars, find an unexpected connection.

Lieutenant John Holdsworth, a valiant veteran of the Battle of Waterloo, carries not only the physical wounds of war but the haunting memories that threaten to shackle his heart forever. Now, as the steward of a sprawling Scottish estate, he finds solace in his work in the solitude of the Highlands.

Catriona Craig, is the enchanting adopted daughter of Lord Craig. Her world revolves around the compassionate act of healing. Amidst the winds and fragrant meadows of the estate, she discovers her purpose, nursing not only the ailments of the body but also the wounded spirits that cross her path.

As John and Catriona's lives intertwine, an unlikely friendship blossoms. He, a man of war, and she, a guardian of life, find solace and understanding in one another's presence. But beneath the tranquil surface of their companionship simmers a deeper, unspoken longing—a desire for healing that goes beyond herbs.

John must confront the shadows of his past, a journey fraught with pain. Can he open his heart to the possibility of love and acceptance, allowing Catriona's warmth to melt the icy barriers he's built around himself? And will Catriona's nurturing spirit be enough to mend a heart that's been battered by war?

USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Johns was first an avid reader, though she was a reluctant convert. It was Jane Austen's clever wit and unique turn of phrase that hooked Johns when she was "forced" to read Pride and Prejudice for a school assignment. She began writing when she ran out of her favorite author's books and decided to try her hand at crafting a Regency romance novel. Her journey into publishing began with the release of Surrender the Past, book one of the Loring-Abbott Series. Johns makes no pretensions to Austen's wit but hopes readers will perhaps laugh and find some enjoyment in her writing.Johns attributes much of her inspiration to her mother, a retired English teacher. During their last summer together, Johns would sit on the porch swing and read her stories to her mother, who encouraged her to continue writing. Busy with multiple careers, including a professional job in the medical field, author and mother, Johns squeezes in time for reading whenever possible.