Whispers of Lies, Shackles of Love

Ever since she was cast out of the orphanage at age eight, Sydney Cox has devoted herself to protecting her savior, Tim Hawke—first as his bodyguard, then as his lover—only to discover it was all a lie, meant to prevent her from reclaiming her rightful place as the true heiress of the Gilmores. Disillusioned, she exposes the truth of her identity and walks away, leaving the Gilmores stunned and Tim in turmoil over losing her.