First published 2012
Lady Celia Sharpe faces her grandmother's marriage ultimatum with just two months remaining. She must wed or lose her inheritance entirely. Celia devises a calculated scheme: become engaged to one of three wealthy, eligible gentlemen to satisfy the requirement without actually proceeding to the altar. She enlists Jackson Pinter, a skilled Bow Street Runner, to investigate her chosen candidates and uncover any disqualifying secrets. Jackson finds himself torn between professional duty and personal desire as he spends time with the captivating lady. When Celia begins remembering details about her parents' deaths, Jackson's investigation takes an unexpected turn. The new evidence puts Celia in genuine danger. Jackson realizes he cannot bear the thought of her marrying another man, regardless of her practical motivations.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Period: 19th-century
416 pages · ebook · Pocket Books