First published 1992
Harriet Pomeroy faces a problem that requires a dangerous solution. Criminals are using the caves she treasures as storage for stolen goods, and she needs someone powerful enough to stop them. She calls upon Gideon Westbrook, Viscount St. Justin, known as the Beast of Blackthorne Hall. His scarred face and dark reputation make others flee, but Harriet sees past his menacing exterior. She recognizes the pain behind his tawny eyes and feels drawn to the passion he keeps hidden. Gideon proves as fierce and strong as his reputation suggests, yet Harriet refuses to fear him. As they work together against the thieves, their unlikely partnership deepens into something more dangerous than either expected. But a scheming villain threatens to destroy their growing connection and separate them forever. Harriet must find the courage to claim Gideon's guarded heart while navigating the deadly games that surround them both.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Blackthorne Hall
Period: 19th-century
385 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Bantam Books