London, 1815. Lady Evelyn Ashworth has buried one husband and has no intention of taking another—until the Duke of Hawthorne offers her a proposal built on nothing but convenience. Nathaniel Grey needs a wife to secure his legacy. Evelyn needs funds to save her estate. A marriage of convenience seems simple enough—until forbidden desire ignites between them, threatening to consume them both.

When old scandal resurfaces and a jealous rival tries to destroy her reputation, Evelyn must decide whether to trust the husband she never expected to love. And Nathaniel must decide how far he will go to protect a wife he only meant to marry, not to fall for.

A steamy Regency historical romance of marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, and a duke who falls first.