First published 2009
Darius Carsington splits his time between scholarly pursuits and seducing women. This brilliant rake finds society's flawless ladies tedious until he meets Lady Charlotte Hayward. Something lurks beneath her polished exterior that captures his attention. Charlotte has mastered the art of avoiding marriage after learning hard truths about trust and desire. She dedicates herself to proper behavior and refuses to let Carsington tempt her into impropriety. Yet Darius senses the fractures in her perfect facade and cannot resist the challenge of uncovering them. Charlotte knows exactly what kind of man he is and what he represents to her carefully constructed life. When attraction proves stronger than social rules, even the most well-behaved woman must choose between safety and following her heart.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adult, adult-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Period: 19th-Century
380 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins e-books