When her secret is revealed she wonders how Morgan will react, if their love is enough or if the truth will ruin all love Morgan has for her and send her back into slavery. She now must ask herself how far she’s willing to go to win the heart of the man she loves. She finds herself denying her heritage and her zeal for God. When he finally does, Adalia is swept up into Charleston’s high society and her want to impress.Īs their relationship grows, Adalia soon realizes that her new life comes at a high price. With a determination to win her over, he tries everything in his power to win her over. He becomes enamored with her, but she keeps spurning his advances, making him want her more.
Born with a handsomeness he’s well aware of, he spends most of his time drinking, partying, and wooing ladies. Morgan Rutledge was born into one of Charleston’s most prominent families and a life he hates. Though she relishes the new life she’s creating, she’s still fearful that her owner will find her and drag her back to a life she’d rather die than go back to. When she finds employment with a local doctor, she settles into a quiet life of freedom and respect. After escaping her abusive owner, she hopes to use her skills in herbal remedies to survive. She’s part black and a runaway slave from Barbados. Adalia Winston is a new immigrant to Charleston and s hiding a huge secret behind her light skin.
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