A scandalous mystery. A rogue with secrets. And a carriage built for one. Lady Isabella never expected to chase danger across the countryside—nor to endure the company of the man who vexes her most. But proximity has a way of unraveling even the most stubborn of hearts…

Lady Isabella Kingsley has never fit the mold of a proper young lady. With a dagger hidden beneath her skirts and a fierce devotion to her family, she’ll stop at nothing to find her missing sister—even if it means joining forces with the infuriatingly arrogant Mr. Alistair Baston.

Alistair, the Duke of Norwood’s trusted man of affairs, has no patience for highborn ladies who court danger. But when he’s tasked with protecting Isabella on a perilous journey through the English countryside, he discovers she’s far more than a title and a pretty face—she’s everything he never dared want.

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Steam Level: Medium to Hot

Core Romantic Tropes:

• Forced Proximity – A carriage built for one. A countryside ambush. Nowhere to hide.
• Protector/Ward – He’s assigned to keep her safe. She refuses to be protected.
• Enemies-to-Lovers (Slow Burn) – She challenges him. He infuriates her. Sparks fly long before lips touch.
• Class Divide Romance – She’s the duke’s daughter. He’s the second son of a disgraced nobleman turned man of affairs.
• Lady with a Weapon – Isabella is proficient with pistols and daggers—and not afraid to use them.
• Repressed Desire – He hides behind duty… until desire erupts.
• Wounded Hero – Emotionally scarred, Alistair carries the weight of his past and believes himself unworthy of love.
• Secret Longing – A kiss that changes everything, long before either will admit what they feel.
• Touch Her and Die Energy – Alistair protects her fiercely—even from his own heart.