The Iron Earl (Valor of Vinehill #1) by K.J. Jackson

Our heroine in this story is a remarkable woman. A woman, who was physically and mentally abused by her stepfather, finds a way to escape her stepfather and the man her stepfather is marrying her to. The strength and will that Evalyn displays has the man who helped her escape falling in love with her and willing to bear his grandfather's wrath to marry her and protect her. This story the growth and maturity of a woman and man as they learn to face adversity and trust each other. This is a story worth reading and kept me enthralled until the last page.