This book is for those who crave a passionate love story set in the vibrant streets of Victorian London. Brace yourself for the sparks that fly between Catherine and Leo as they navigate their undeniable attraction amidst a dangerous liaison. Lisa Kleypas weaves a tale that will leave you breathless, as the characters battle their own shadows and discover the power of love. Get ready for a swoon-worthy read that will transport you to a bygone era filled with secrets, desires, and forbidden romance.

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He's everything she wants to avoid. For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters—a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating. Cat can hardly believe that their constant arguing could mask a mutual attraction. But when one quarrel ends in a sudden kiss, Cat is shocked at her powerful response—and even more so when Leo proposes a dangerous liaison. She's not at all what she seems. Leo must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine's respectable demeanor hides a secret that would utterly destroy her. But to Leo, Cat is intriguing and infernally tempting, even to a man resolved never to love again. The danger Cat tried to outrun is about to separate them forever—unless two wary lovers can find a way to banish the shadows and give in to their desires . . .

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