Perfect for fans of Netflix's Bridgerton series, in this irresistible
historical romance which "delivers both emotional intensity and lush
sensuality" (Booklist), a seasoned spy sets out to rescue the
childhood friend he once loved from a reputation-destroying rumor--only
to discover that she is actually the source.
After enduring five interminable seasons, Lottie Carlisle has had enough
of shallow London society, her boring little life, and her uncle
Alfred's meddling. When he demands she accept a proposal by the end of
next season or else he will choose a husband for her, she devises a
plan: create a scandal shocking enough to make her unmarriageable and
spend her spinsterhood far enough away in the countryside where no one
will ever recognize her.
Alec Gresham hasn't seen Lottie since he left his childhood friend
without a word five years ago. So he's not surprised to find her furious
when he appears on her doorstep. Especially bearing the news he brings:
her uncle is dying, her blasted reputation is still intact, and Lottie
must return home. As they make the journey back to her family estate, it
becomes increasingly clear that the last five years hasn't erased their
history, nor their explosive chemistry. Can Lottie look past her old
heartache and trust Alec, or will his secrets doom their relationship
once again?
