"Amelia has always been determined to marry for love ... but with her elder brother dead and posthumously branded as a traitor, Amelia and her sister find themselves penniless and ostracised by society. When a relative contrives to put an 'Eligible Parti' under an obligation to make Amelia an offer, Amelia has to decide whether or not to stand by her principles ... and face the consequences of turning down what might be her only chance to escape her unbearable situation."--Publisher description.
Jo Mattison is angry when her guardian decides to bequeath his property to whichever of her three cousins she chooses to marry - especially since Alec, whom she idolized throughout her childhood, makes a hasty exit with his girlfriend. Fleeing from the embarrassment of his defection, Jo goes to Borneo with her old friend Harry - but he has romantic illusions of his own ... concerning Jo. When Alec follows them, Jo has a choice to make - but will it be the right one?