Ivory Irons is young, wealthy, and utterly gorgeous. As the only child of one of the richest men in the country, firearm mogul and manufacturer Henry Irons, she has every advantage as well as every male eye that comes her way.

Joshua Barker has never enjoyed coming to town, but must do so regularly to engage in whatever work he can find.

The two are brought together cruelly one night as Joshua halts a vicious attack which pits Ivory as the victim, and despite his best efforts, Ms. Irons proclaims to be in his debt.

What starts out as basic assistance and harmless company turns into a deep, personal, and lustful connection which neither Irons nor Barker knew they could feel.

It isn't long before her father learns of the relationship and demands she cut ties immediately, but her heart does not allow it and the two are cloaked in shame and exile and forced to risk all they know for the love they share…

To Love and War is created by G.M. Enright, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

To Love and War

        In a room, one Joshua had not explored the previous night, at the back of the house, sat Henry, Thomas, and Joshua.  The room was lined with shelves which were stacked with books kept in aphabetical order.  Each of the men around the glass table had a helping of whisky laid out before them, none of which had been drunk.  Each took turns smoking their cigarettes and exchanging pleasant looks.  


        Henry spoke first, rigid and strong.  “Good morning, Mr. Barker, I will assume Thomas explained to you the general reasoning for your being here today.”  When Joshua nodded without word, Henry continued.  “You are meeting with me now to receive the specifics of the position, as I do with all of my employees, and if I like what is said over the next bit of time I will make you a formal offer of employment to which I hope you will accept.”  


Chapter 29