by E. L. James
First published 2019
Maxim Trevelyan's charmed life changes when tragedy strikes and he inherits his family's estate and title. Struggling to adapt, his biggest challenge is resisting his growing passion for Alessia, a reticent, musically gifted young woman who's recently arrived in England with little more than a troublesome past. Can Maxim protect Alessia from the threats that pursue her, even as he hides his own secrets? From the heart of London to the Cornish countryside, this tale of desire, danger, and deception will leave readers breathless.
Genres: romance, suspense, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: England, London
512 pages · Paperback · Bloom Books
Content warnings: violence