England, 1838. Gabriel Campbell, Duke of Lynford never intended to carry that title, but when his reckless brother gets himself killed in a duel over a woman, Gabe has no choice. Now heβs sworn off love, blaming the woman that broke his brotherβs heart and led to his untimely death.
Lilith Crisp, Lady Thornton, knew from a young age that pretty girls grow up and get married off to the highest bidder. Being paraded around London as her husbandβs trophy has taught her some unique skills and now she can manipulate any man for his darkest secrets.
Gabriel's position in the Brotherhood of the Sword leads him directly to Lilithβs door. For Gabe, Lilith is the one woman heβs always wanted, and Lilith is now forced to deal with a man who seems immune to her charms. But a secret about Lilithβs niece brings them together to face a danger that threatens not only their lives, but the fate of Englandβs Crown. Resisting Lilith is getting more and more difficult and Gabe finally recognizes that he canβt keep blaming her for his brotherβs fate. Finding love means forgiving the past and that might be the one thing they simply canβt doβ¦