Books like For the First Time by Kathryn Smith
Devlin Ryland, famed for his bravery at Waterloo and his self‑less rescue of a fellow troopsman, returns to London eager to leave his triumphs behind. Seeking solace, he travels to a country estate where he encounters Lady Blythe Christian, a statuesque beauty with a guarded heart. Blythe’s former betrothed, whom Devlin saved, ultimately married another, leaving her wounded. Though Devlin’s valor and charm stir new feelings, Blythe’s lingering grief makes trust difficult. Staffed with Regency-era romance and wistful yearning, the story follows Devlin’s attempts to heal Blythe’s heart and to prove that true affection can be experienced "for the first time" again.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Kathryn Smith
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