Endangered Hearts Series by Amanda Lance

Emilia Ward is being watched. And it isn’t just by her mother’s creep of a boyfriend or one of her many employers. Instead, she is certain it something else—someone else. However, in a life with college classes and alcoholic mother to look after, Emilia doesn’t have time to explore her suspicions. She would much rather think about her new job at Iram Manor, and more importantly—its mysterious and alluring owner... moreEmilia Ward is being watched. And it isn’t just by her mother’s creep of a boyfriend or one of her many employers. Instead, she is certain it something else—someone else. However, in a life with college classes and alcoholic mother to look after, Emilia doesn’t have time to explore her suspicions. She would much rather think about her new job at Iram Manor, and more importantly—its mysterious and alluring owner. After a lifetime of isolation and trapped in a disfigured body Kasper Zafar thought he knew pain. Confining himself to his work as an architect and the love of his music, he never expects the beautiful Emilia Ward to enter his life. Young and naive, his new housekeeper does not flinch at the sight of him, and is even so bold as to call him her friend. Determined to teach her in all worldly things, the opposites grow closer and the role of student and teacher interchange. Yet Emilia’s life outside the manor is not a happy one, and when Kasper’s attempt to watch over her fails, both will discover than love may be the most painful thing of all. less

To ensure she would have the life she deserved, Kasper Zafar ended his relationship with the beautiful Emilia Ward, sentencing both of them to a broken heart and lonely life. But haunted by the memories of the foolish girl who stole his heart, Kasper has determined himself to win her back—or kill himself trying. It’s been a year since Emilia Ward left Iram manor, and when Kasper comes back into her life the walls she has constructed around her heart threaten to come down... moreTo ensure she would have the life she deserved, Kasper Zafar ended his relationship with the beautiful Emilia Ward, sentencing both of them to a broken heart and lonely life. But haunted by the memories of the foolish girl who stole his heart, Kasper has determined himself to win her back—or kill himself trying. It’s been a year since Emilia Ward left Iram manor, and when Kasper comes back into her life the walls she has constructed around her heart threaten to come down. And she might need him more than she wants to admit. Yet as badly as she wants him back, she won’t let him get away with hurting her so easily. Kasper needs to learn his lesson, and Emilia thinks she’s just the one to teach it to him. However, just as they renew their sensual affair, Kasper’s elusive past comes back to jeopardize their happiness. If he’s not careful, he may just die fighting for her after all… less

They thought the difficult, winding path to happiness was behind them… Kasper and Emilia Zafar endured countless challenges to be together, and are happily married with a blissful lifetime before them. Following their honeymoon, they return to school and work, anticipating nothing but blue skies ahead... moreThey thought the difficult, winding path to happiness was behind them… Kasper and Emilia Zafar endured countless challenges to be together, and are happily married with a blissful lifetime before them. Following their honeymoon, they return to school and work, anticipating nothing but blue skies ahead. A frightening situation has the potential to grant Kasper’s dearest wish… Injured in an accident, Kasper is told the repair to his facial injury can not only repair the damage, but also reconstruct his disfigurement which has always haunted him. Emilia is concerned, however, reluctant for her husband to risk his health for his appearance, and their argument drags other buried issues to light, threatening to drive the newlyweds apart. Conflicting goals and shadows from the past jeopardize their future… Kasper’s health and the debate over starting a family are already causing turmoil, when Emilia’s estranged mother re-enters the fray. Emilia hopes reconciliation with the manipulative alcoholic represents a step forward, but it might be yet another source of chaos in their lives. Kasper risks his health, and Emilia risks her emotional well-being, but can their love—and the newlyweds—survive? While they fight to resolve mounting conflicts and strengthen their bond, others are hell-bent on burning it all to the ground. Can love truly conquer all… Or is adapting simply too much to ask? less