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Harriet bounced from one bookshelf

to the next, exclaiming in delight.

“What do you like to read, Harriet?” Brookes asked.

“Classics—like the fall of Troy in Homer’s work. It’s so heroic and romantic.”

Brookes gazed deeply into her dark eyes. “Not all wars are heroic or romantic.”

She colored under his gaze, staring at the floor. “I suppose that’s true.”

He had gone too far, lecturing like a stern schoolmaster. “I’m sorry.” He studied her a bit longer, mesmerized by the pretty flush warming her cheeks. He attempted a lighter tone. “After being in battle, one realizes there is very little romance in war.”

She looked up at him. “Someone should write a realistic novel about war.”

Drowning in those eyes, he had to tear himself away. “I doubt anyone would read it.” He cast a rueful grin her way.

After Harriet was gone, Brookes stood at the window. He was not easily flustered by anything, especially a pretty face. Rarely did anyone cause him to change his purpose or his mind.

But what if he had chosen the wrong sister?