Mary Moore has been writing historical fiction for 15 years. After battling breast cancer, Mary is more excited as she dedicates her books to encourage others. Her debut novel, The Aristocrat's Lady, won many awards including the 2011 award by RT Magazine and the 2011 Holt Medallion Award. Mary is a native of Washington, DC, but she and her husband now live in the Blue Ridge mountains of VA. She would love to hear from you!

An Unexpected Encounter
For a few moments on a moonlit balcony, Nicole Beaumont was just a beautiful woman catching the eye of the handsome Lord Devlin-but she knew the illusion couldn't last. If the enigmatic aristocrat knew her secret, he'd realize that her disability left her unfit for love. So who could blame her for hiding the truth a little longer?
Devlin had never met a woman like Nicole. Her unique combination of innocence and wisdom left him utterly intrigued. Yet what was she hiding? For a man who did not trust easily, discovering her secret was devastating. Overcoming their pasts and forging a future would take faith, forgiveness and trust. And second chances could lead to new beginnings...