A noblewoman seeking an obedient wife finds himself falling for a spirited, independent beauty in this historical romance from a New York Times bestseller.

Headstrong and adventurous, Bronwyn Edana regularly stuns polite society with her reckless exploits. But there is one type of exploit the fiery beauty has never experienced. Still innocent when it comes to men and their roguish ways, she can barely believe the breathless desire she has begun to feel for Adam Keane, a distinguished nobleman and a man with more than his fair share of liaisons in his past . . .

Now branded by a haunting tragedy, Adam will not rest until he lures Bronwyn to his bed. When a shocking conspiracy threatens their lives, he'll bring her from the dangerous streets of London to the sweeping countryside—for he has seen enough of the world to know that a passion like theirs is priceless.

Praise for Christina Dodd:

"Dodd's intelligent historical romances never fail to please." — Publishers Weekly

"Christina Dodd is a joy to read." —Laura Kinsale, New York Times bestselling author of Flowers from the Storm

"Memorable characters, witty dialogue, steaming sensuality—the perfect combination for sheer enjoyment." —Jill Marie Landis, New York Times bestselling author of Heart of Stone

"Nobody writers historical romance better." —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women