by Cynthia Capley (Author)
She's searching for her missing heirloom. He's the reluctant inquiry agent she hires - and the last man she expects to lose her heart to.
Ever since a passionate affair ended in betrayal, Lady Olivia has guarded her heart, determined never to play the fool again. When her beloved eye miniature disappears, she begrudgingly turns to Mr. Henry Branson, the only man with access to the earl she suspects absconded with it.
After witnessing his parents' disastrous marriage, Mr. Henry Theodore Branson has sworn off marriage. He avoids Lady Olivia, the one woman who tempts him against his better judgment. But when she asks him to discreetly look into his cousin, he agrees, intent on protecting his family's reputation and convinced he can keep his inconvenient attraction in check.
As secret meetings in a shared desire for the truth draw them closer, she begins to rely on Henry in ways she never expected-even as she fears repeating past mistakes. Each stolen moment with Olivia weakens Henry's resolve to keep his distance, yet he knows the difference in their social standing leaves little hope for a future between them. As they get closer to solving the mystery, Henry and Olivia must decide whether revealing what's in their hearts is worth risking it all.
A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers Regency romance with low-to-moderate heat.
Number of Pages: 174
Dimensions: 0.44 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: July 22, 2026
