In this never-before-published historical romance, New York Times bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks returns to the 18th century, where the fight for freedom is as dangerous as the fight for love.

Between searching for the missing Munro sisters and South Carolina being all but lost to the British, CaptainMatthiasThomas has more important things to worry about than finding a bride. But his mother has other ideas. WhenMatthiasfinds a beautiful woman in his bed who claims to be his betrothed, he is suspicious of her identity and determined to discover the truth.

Caroline Munro had few options. The British burned down her home, and now, traveling with her very pregnant sister, Caroline is pretending to be someone shes not so they can have a safe place to rest. But she didnt count on a matchmaking matron or her rogue of a son and certainly never dreamed she would fall in love with a spy.