Lady Caroline Whitcomb has been the perfect widow for four years—proper, controlled, and utterly miserable. But when a rough Irish-American war veteran crashes her carefully ordered world with one scandalous kiss, everything she thought she knew about herself shatters.
Daniel O'Connor carries the weight of war in his dark eyes and survivor's guilt in his soul. He came to London for business, not to fall for an ice-cold English aristocrat who makes his blood burn with a single glance. But when society's vipers attack the woman brave enough to defend him, all his protective instincts roar to life.
She's everything he shouldn't want: refined, proper, completely out of his league. He's everything she shouldn't need: dangerous, passionate, utterly improper.
When Caroline chooses scandal over safety and Daniel chooses love over fear, their enemies-to-lovers romance will either heal their wounded hearts—or destroy them both.
✨ What awaits you:
Widowed heroine discovering passion again
Irish war hero with dark secrets and gentle hands
Steamy tension within Regency propriety
Family drama and social scandal
PTSD representation with realistic healing
Series finale that will leave you breathless
The stunning conclusion to the beloved American Heiresses series!
Perfect for fans of: Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn, Eloisa James
Tropes: Enemies to lovers • Damaged hero • Widow heroine • Fish out of water • Protective hero • Second chance romance
Violet Sinclair writes historical romance for readers who believe a glance across a ballroom can ruin you more thoroughly than a kiss.
Her heroines are American — bold, inconvenient, and absolutely unwilling to be grateful for the privilege of marrying into British aristocracy. They crossed an ocean with their own money and their own opinions, and they have no intention of leaving either at the door. Her heroes are titled, impeccable, and accustomed to women who follow the rules. They have never met anyone like her. They are not prepared.