Jacob Ashland is a successful barrister and amateur sleuth. He has unexpectedly inherited the title of Earl of Ashland. Before the Ton is aware he is an Earl, the guardian of Charlotte Morris begs him to find her missing niece.
Charlotte has run away from her cruel aunt's house in fear. When her maid disappeared, she started to suspect her cousin. Now, Charlotte is living in the Rookery fighting to survive. After Jacob saves her in the streets, Charlotte starts to realize that he may be the one person that can save her.
Jacob has been married before and lost his wife and newborn son in childbed fever. He has sworn not to marry again. Charlotte brings out his protective instincts and he offers her a marriage in name only. Before long, Charlotte finds herself falling in love with her husband and fearing her secret can destroy them.
This was such a well-written book! I loved the characters. Charlotte was such a strong young woman. Jacob was the tragic hero needing the perfect heroine to save him from the darkness in his life. I liked the murder-mystery subplot.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you!
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