Calling all fans of Persuasion...this steamy second-chance Regency romance is inspired by the classic Jane Austen story! Is love worth giving a second chance? Six years ago, Amy Lamplugh decided not to elope with Nate Preston. Ever since, she has been working hard to convince herself she was right to choose her family over Nate. Now, Nate is back. After an illustrious career as a naval captain, he faces a court martial for disobeying orders while fighting the slave trade. He accepts an invitation to await the trial at a country estate outside of Portsmouth - and discovers he is suddenly neighbors with Amy. Nate is shocked to find that Amy didn’t end up marrying someone rich and titled. Instead, she is a glorified companion to her younger sister - and is clearly battling some unnamed illness. Thrown together by circumstances outside their control, Nate and Amy try to be friends. Soon, it becomes clear that their feelings for each other never died. Do they dare risk their hearts again? Has anything changed, or are they destined for heartbreak once more? This second-chance historical romance is perfect for fans of Christi Caldwell, Rose Pearson, and Lauren Smith! Dive in for a sweet naval hero, a heroine battling chronic illness, and a story about embracing love even when it is imperfect. This novel includes on-page intimacy for fans of spicy romance!