Rambler's Rest was home to Molly O'Connor--even the plantation's ghosts felt like family. Nearly destitute, she'd risk anything to stay on--anything--including marriage to her dangerously sensual stepbrother... .

The sweet irony was not lost on cynical Garrett Rambler. Molly's mother had cost his father the plantation--in a bitter divorce. Now Garrett would reclaim his birthright at the daughter's expense--in a loveless marriage. Fortunately Molly's womanly assets helped stack the deck. Yes, Rambler's Rest--and revenge--were well worth the gamble... .

Wedding bells pealed, hot desire clamored, leaving inner longings unspoken. Yet what was that sound . . . tantalizing, taunting? And was love to remain as hauntingly elusive as laughter on the wind?