Impending Danger

Gabrielle Hampshire, a young woman abandoned to a convent after witnessing a brutal murder and suffering traumatic-shock amnesia, has a single-minded goal: to discover her identity. Upon notification of her father's death, she returns to his English country estate. Secular life presents Gabrielle with dangerous challenges when she crosses paths with the killers who, fearing she will identify them, try to kill her.

Jonathan Briercliff, a man who eventually wins Gabrielle's heart and her hand in marriage, rescues her from the near fatal attempt on her life. When their personal lives merge, Jonathan guards a terrible secret, which he believes will drive Gabrielle away from him if revealed. Willing to do anything to keep her from learning the truth, he deceives her with a growing web of lies.

Trina Bascomb, an old flame of Jonathan's, who hopes to marry him for his fortune, hates Gabrielle, as does her brother, Malcolm. Both have clandestine agendas meant to clear the way for Trina's hope to marry Jonathan.

When an unknown assailant nearly kills Gabrielle in her own bed, Jonathan rushes Gabrielle into an early marriage. The wedding invites Trina's wrath, and her lies and betrayal will set in motion a stream of shocking events that not only restores Gabrielle's memory, but also nearly destroys Jonathan's life.

When the truth surfaces, Gabrielle finds herself in an emotional battle with Trina's vengeful nature, Jonathan's guarded lies, and the wanton storms that come crashing down around her.