The China Bride

Troth Montgomery was given the name "truth" by her Scottish father, and "beautiful willow" by her mother, a Chinese concubine.Now orphaned, she works as a translator for Europeans in China, and is ordered to follow the handsome Kyle Renbourne, Viscount Maxwell, during his journey through her homeland.A disastrous encounter lands Kyle in prison, facing death, and his only way to protect the endangered Troth is to marry her and send her to England. There, she is barely tolerated by his family -- until Kyle returns. His attraction and feelings for Troth are consuming and unforgettable, and before long, he learns that Troth has found a new home -- in his heart.