Previously published as No Such Thing as Luck by Nicole Clarkston

What began as a last-chance goodbye becomes the future she never dreamed possible. John Thornton is facing the collapse of everything he has worked for all of his life. The only woman he ever loved has gone to London and forgotten all about him. Aching for what he lost, he doesn't have time to grieve because his cotton mill is on the brink of financial collapse.

Through his banker, he hears about a business opportunity that could save the mill. His only hope is to investigate, even if it means traveling to Spain when he can least afford it.

Margaret Hale is haunted by regret.

Both her parents have died, and she has thrown away her only chance at love. She longs for what might have been, and wishes more than anything for one more chance to see John Thornton.

Margaret is surprised by a letter from her godfather Mr Bell, who is visiting her brother Frederick in Cadiz, Spain. Bell is dying and asking to see her before it is too late. For a chance to set something right, Margaret is determined to sailregardless of the risk.

An accident on the docks leaves Margaret injured, and throws them together on the same ship.

John, resolved to protect Margaret's honour despite their painful history, claims to be her brother to keep her safe. Unfortunately, pretending to be Margaret's brother proves more difficult-and more dangerous-than he ever could have imagined.No Such Thing as Luck is a fade-to-black Victorian Romance featuring the characters from Elizabeth Gaskell's beloved North & South.