The Memorable Mrs. Dempsey: A Compelling 19th Century American Historical Romance

Just when she thought she would live happily ever after... Leila Ashburn Dempsey is desperate.

The lovely New York socialite's dream marriage to feted author Hank Dempsey has become a nightmare. Beneath his charm is a cheating husband addicted to hashish, alcohol, and women. But Leila's heart runs awry when handsome artist Rork Milkburn, her husband's new business partner, saves her from a near drowning. Rork Milburn is determined.

After saving her life, Rork can't get the lovely Leila out of his thoughts. Deciding to leave New York, he heads out west, hoping to start anew. But when tragedy strikes, and Leila sets out to find Rork can they survive the dangers that threaten at every turn?