First published 2014
Montague has built his career managing fortunes for London's wealthy elite, but success has cost him personal happiness. When Violet Matcham approaches him for help, everything changes. Violet serves as companion to the elderly Lady Halstead and needs Montague to verify her employer's financial affairs are properly arranged. Montague finds himself drawn to Violet's intelligence and determination, while she discovers he possesses the strength and decisiveness she never expected. Their growing attraction faces a deadly test when Lady Halstead is murdered. Violet and Montague must work alongside Barnaby Adair, Inspector Stokes, Penelope, and Griselda to unmask a ruthless killer who grows bolder with each passing day. As they dig deeper into the mystery, the murderer sets sights on them. Montague and Violet race against time to expose the truth before the killer strikes again, fighting not only for justice but for their chance at the love both have sacrificed for duty.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, suspense, mystery, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 19th-century
448 pages · Kindle Edition · Avon