by Eloisa James
First published 2009
The drawing rooms of London's aristocracy buzz with whispered secrets and stolen glances. Four women navigate the treacherous waters of Regency society, where reputation can crumble with a single misspoken word. A lady's secret liaison threatens her standing among the haute ton. Another finds herself the subject of malicious gossip that could destroy her family's name. The third discovers that her past indiscretions have become currency for society's most vicious tongues. The fourth must choose between protecting her heart and preserving her honor when scandal comes calling. Each woman faces the same cruel truth: in a world where appearances matter more than reality, even the most carefully guarded secrets eventually surface. As rumors swirl through ballrooms and morning calls, these heroines must decide whether love is worth risking everything they've been taught to value. Their stories unfold against a backdrop of glittering social events where every gesture is scrutinized and every relationship dissected by those hungry for the next delicious morsel of gossip.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, scandal
Setting: London
Period: Regency
432 pages · ebook · Berkley Sensation