Once & Always

Across the vast ocean sailed Victoria Seaton , a free spirited American beauty left suddenly orphaned and alone . Eager to claim her long - lost heritage , she was amazed at the formal elegance of Wakefield , the sump tuous English estate of her distant cousin ... the notorious Lord Jason Fielding . Sought after at plays , operas and balls by London's most fashionable ladies , Jason remained a mystery to Victoria . Bewildered by his arrogant demeanor , yet drawn to his panther - like grace , she came to sense the searingly painful memories that smouldered in the depths of his jade - green eyes .  Unable to resist her spitfire charm , Jason gathered her at last into his powerful arms , ravishing her lips with his kisses , arousing in her a sweet , insistent hunger . Wed in desire , they were enfolded in a fierce , consuming joy , free at last from the past's cruel grasp . Then , in a moment of blinding anguish , Victoria discovered the shocking treachery that lay at the heart of their love…a love she had dreamed would triumph.