Dark Whisky Road

(See 2nd edition with different title aka Dark Whisky Road)


Damaged physically and sexually, Melanie, the Dowager Duchess of Yaxley, escapes from an abusive step-son to become a housekeeper in a remote Northumbrian village. The Master of the house, Jarrow, is a widower with a delightful daughter, but few funds. Jarrow has his scars, but he also has a secret life that unnerves Melanie when she discovers what it is that occupies his nights. This historical romance with its great sense of time and setting, leads the reader through the clash of the scarred personalities, troubles with excise men to a resolution which surprises them both. Slowly Melanie realizes that Jarrow might just be the man who can make her believe in second chances.