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 heโs sworn off love, blaming the woman that broke his brotherโs 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 husbandโs 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 Lilithโs door. For Gabe, Lilith is the one woman heโs always wanted, and Lilith is now forced to deal with a man who seems immune to her charms. But a secret about Lilithโs niece brings them together to face a danger that threatens not only their lives, but the fate of Englandโs Crown. Resisting Lilith is getting more and more difficult and Gabe finally recognizes that he canโt keep blaming her for his brotherโs fate. Finding love means forgiving the past and that might be the one thing they simply canโt doโฆ
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