First published 2015
Marcus Fitzalan spots Lady Jade Smithfield across a crowded room and knows she courts scandal with pride. He needs her land for his disabled brother's South Downs Railroad, but Jade fights the construction at every turn. Her grandmother sold a land option to the railroad before her death, yet Jade refuses to honor the agreement. She shelters downtrodden women on her property and will not let the tracks destroy their refuge. Marcus takes a position as her man of affairs to investigate the mysterious accidents plaguing the railroad construction. He suspects Jade orchestrates the sabotage, but working closely with her reveals unexpected truths. She leads him through one escapade after another while he searches for evidence. Their battle intensifies as Marcus discovers that not every man disappoints, while Jade learns some men actually keep their word. Desire complicates their conflict, but only one can claim victory in this high stakes game.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: South Downs, England
Period: 19th Century
292 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform