Waiting in the Shadows (Large Print): Forbidden Love

Her whole life, Ellen Grayson has lived by one rule: stay away from the Claytons. They're dangerous, evil, and sworn enemies of her family. But when she finds herself on Clayton land, the one who protects her doesn't match the monster from her parents' stories. Drawn to him, Ellen is determined to uncover the bitter feud that has kept them apart.

Derek Clayton has loved Ellen from afar since childhood, stealing glimpses of her whenever their paths cross in town. As the third generation caught in a family war, he knows the only way to keep her safe is to stay away, no matter how much he wishes otherwise. It's gotten more difficult to hide his feelings, and he can no longer deny the powerful pull between them.

But are they doomed to love only in secret for a chance that may never come? Ellen and Derek must decide if their forbidden love is strong enough to finally end the feud that has haunted their families for generations. Or if they'll be forever waiting in the shadows.

This kisses only historical romance can be read as a standalone.