by Darcy Burke
First published 2026
Viscount Northwood lives the aimless life of an idle heir until murder strikes his quiet London square. He suspects the beautiful widow who lives across from him. North decides to investigate using techniques his twin brother learned as a Bow Street Runner. Anonymous broadsheets begin appearing that reveal every shocking detail of the crime. The publications draw crowds of curious onlookers who interfere with his work. North discovers the widow herself writes these scandalous papers. She also tries to solve the murder. They agree to work together despite their mutual distrust. The killer notices their investigation and decides they pose a threat. North and the widow must decide whether to trust each other as the murderer targets them next.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, adult, adult-fiction, historical-romance
Vibes: fast-paced, mysterious, romantic, suspenseful, tension-filled
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, mutual-distrust-to-trust
Setting: London, London Square
Period: 19th century
314 pages · Paperback · Oliver-Heber Books
Content warnings: murder, violence