The Masquerade has only two rules: Depart by morning and never reveal your identity.
HE IS LONDON’S MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR
James, the Earl of Kent, is at the top of every debutante’s list for marriage. He’s handsome, wealthy, and on the lookout for a bride. But when he meets a mysterious beauty at London’s most illicit club, fascination becomes intrigue—and she harbours deadly secrets.
SHE IS A PENNILESS NOBODY
In a desperate bid to save her criminal sister, Emma Dumont infiltrates the earl’s household under false pretences. When a clue leads her to a scandalous masque, she finds herself in the arms of her handsome employer—and torn between duty and lethal attraction.
As her sister's crimes threaten to expose Emma’s deception, she becomes entangled in a brutal conspiracy. And with the truth comes danger...
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- ISBN10 1837930953
- ISBN13 9781837930951
- Publish Date 11 April 2024 (first published 1 April 2024)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Head of Zeus
- Imprint Aria
- Format Paperback
- Pages 304
- Language English