First published 2008
Katey Tyler escapes her dreary Connecticut life after her mother's death, sailing to England to find relatives and adventure across Europe. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Boyd Anderson, a hot-tempered American sea captain who owns the ship she travels on. Their paths cross again in London when someone kidnaps Sir Anthony Malory's young daughter from Hyde Park. The kidnapper sends the ransom note to the wrong Malory brother's house, where Boyd stays as a guest. Boyd joins Anthony in hunting for the missing girl and discovers Katey at the center of the plot. As they work together, Katey learns shocking truths about her mother's past while Boyd pursues her despite her initial resistance. The aristocratic Malory family draws Katey into their world of danger and intrigue, far beyond what any typical grand tour would offer. Boyd must prove his love to a woman who has good reason to reject him, while Katey faces choices that will transform her quiet life forever.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Connecticut, England, Europe, London, Hyde Park
Period: 19th-century
362 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Books