An unlikely pair of detectives face off against a shadowy organization as they try to solve a murder in this suspenseful Regency romance series debut—" Action, suspense, seduction, and two determined lovers fighting for what is right provide a host of reasons to read well into the night" ( Library Journal (starred review)).

"Enchanting . . . Harrington combines suspenseful mystery and charming romance in this compulsively readable treat." — Publishers Weekly

When the duke starts searching for answers . . .

Marcus Braddock, former general and newly appointed Duke of Hampton, is back from war. Now, not only is he surrounded by the utterly unbearable ton, he's mourning the death of his beloved sister, Elise. Marcus believes his sister's death wasn't an accident, and he's determined to learn the truth—starting with Danielle, his sister's beautiful best friend.

No one's secrets are safe . . .

Danielle is keeping deadly secrets of her own. She has dedicated her life to a charity that helps abused women—the same charity Elise was working for the night she died. When Danielle's work puts her in life's danger, Marcus comes to her rescue. But Danielle may not be the one in need of rescuing.