Part of Mackenzies & McBrides, book 11
First published 2019
David Fleming arrives at his old mentor's countryside retreat, desperate for escape from his turbulent life as Hart Mackenzie's right-hand man. He expects solitude and peace. Instead, he discovers Sophie, Lady Devonport, his mentor's striking niece, has also come seeking sanctuary. The quiet rural setting offers David the respite he craves from his disreputable past, but Sophie's presence creates an unexpected complication. As days pass in the tranquil countryside, David feels himself drawn to the mysterious lady despite knowing she harbors dangerous secrets. Sophie, Lady Devonport, carries scandal in her wake, yet David cannot resist the pull between them. The refuge he sought becomes the place where his heart faces its greatest risk.
Genres: romance, adult, adult-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, romantic-tension, slow-burn
Tropes: forced-proximity, mysterious-heroine, redemption-arc, slow-burn
Setting: countryside retreat
Period: 19th-century
227 pages · Paperback · JA / AG Publishing