Love Once Lost

They chose separate paths, never imagining fate would offer them a second chance.Amy Bridwell reluctantly accompanies her family on a Grand Tour of the Continent--the very trip her former sweetheart proposed they take as newlyweds. Receiving no suitable marriage offer in the six years since, and with her heart still guarded by regret, Amy has no choice but to go along with her widower father and younger sisters to ensure their travels go smoothly.James Fletcher is building his practice as a physician in the fashionable resort town of Spa. Though he came with a wounded heart, seeking distance from Amy's rejection, he's managed to build a respectable life and is now engaged to a woman who will ensure his professional future. If only he could be sure that his betrothed's heart is truly his.When the Bridwells arrive at their first destination, Amy is stunned to encounter James again and to find him promised to another. As old feelings resurface, Amy must confront the choice she made six years ago and face the possibility that her heart has never truly moved on. Bestselling historical romance author Jennie Goutet weaves a story of second chances, forbidden love, and the one that got away against the atmospheric backdrop of Georgian-era Europe. Fans of Mimi Matthews, Julianne Donaldson, Georgette Heyer, and no-spice romance will savor this delightful read.