by Lisa Kleypas
First published 2004
Lydia Craven must marry for security, not passion. But when the irresistibly charming Dr. Jake Linley inserts himself into her life, Lydia's carefully laid plans unravel. Meanwhile, Ned Blydon is torn between his fiancée and her scandalous sister, while Simon of Ravenswood's secret romance threatens to expose a long-held vow between friends. In the end, these would-be heroes find the courage to claim the loves they truly desire.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance, regency
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance-romance
Setting: England
Period: Regency (1811-1820)
375 pages · Paperback · Avon