It is 1814 and she is the talk of the town .

Sir Benedict Silverwood needs a new wife.

Kate Moreton, an impoverished spinster and Italian teacher, is an outlandish suggestion, but one that grows on Benedict, alongside his attraction to Kate.

Kate has been hopelessly in love with him for years so the idea of marriage when he doesn't reciprocate her feelings is appalling, but so very tempting at the same time.

Sparks fly and passion flares after the wedding, but it becomes clear that incendiary secrets threaten Kate and Benedict's fragile new life together. The question is, will he be able to love and trust the second Lady Silverwood?

Dear Reader, this wonderfully romantic story has passionate and steamy scenes, enjoy ...

A classic Regency novel that brings together historical romance, sharp wit and passionate encounters, the genre has enjoyed a recent resurgence including bestsellers such as A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting Energetic digital marketing campaign drawing upon expected early endorsements from leading romance authors Perfectly timed to coincide with the third season of Netflix's Bridgerton, this entertaining debut is set between Berkshire and London's high-society