First published 2013
Miss Antonia Mannering has her future mapped out, and it centers on Lord Philip Ruthven, her childhood friend who has remained a bachelor despite his popularity with London's ladies. Antonia believes she can convince Philip to marry her by proving herself the perfect wife. She plans to demonstrate her ability to manage his household, navigate society without embarrassment, and provide him with domestic comfort. But when genuine feelings complicate her calculated approach, Antonia discovers that love brings complications she never anticipated. Meanwhile, Josephine, Countess of Mareck, fights to rebuild her reputation after scandal nearly destroyed her standing in society. Her carefully constructed second chance faces a serious threat when Sir Noah Rutledge returns to London from the Mediterranean seeking backing for a business venture. Noah knows secrets that could ruin Josephine completely, yet their confrontations awaken desires she cannot afford. With the ton scrutinizing her every move, Josephine must resist an attraction that could destroy everything she has worked to rebuild.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance-romance
Period: 19th-century
496 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HQN