London, 1820. A spy in the service of His Majesty, Robert Ware—the Earl of Kirkland—is a “guest” at a masquerade party, retrieving vital information for a murder investigation when an exquisite woman aims right at him. Lady Sophia Merrill is determined to expose the brigand who murdered her eccentric but brilliant father. Now she must masquerade as Robert’s betrothed, in order to find the killer. But the undeniably potent attraction between them not only imperils the investigation, but Sophia’s reputation…and both of their lives.
Geoffrey Worth has misgivings about hiring an American widow as a governess. He longs to forget the past, and the daughter who reminds him of it. Elizabeth Malfonte’s spirit and determination can only bring ruin to a man who has vowed never to love again. Yet Elizabeth hides her own secret―a babe within her womb. Despite her new employer’s cold and unforgiving nature, however, Elizabeth’s wariness slowly heats to desir. But neither of them anticipated the dark, ominous shadows of Geoffrey’s past…
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