Justine

One night to seek the truth…When a beautiful widow bursts into his study one cold winter evening, The Honorable Darius de Lucey doesn’t know what to make of her demand that he escort her to a notorious masquerade ball. He’s intrigued enough to help with her secret murder investigation. If he has to accompany the widow to prove another woman’s innocence, so be it. Belladonna may be ruthless, but she isn’t a killer - and Justine doesn’t need to know why he’s so sure that Bella isn’t a murderess.Mrs. Justine Erskine was prepared to endure Mr. de Lucey’s touch in service to her greater goals, but she’s astonished at how he awakens her long-denied desire. She’s willing to risk her sterling reputation to prove who killed her father-in-law. Will the unlikely allies find proof of Bella’s crime, or will they learn truths that could ruin them both?This is a steamy historical romance with forced proximity, an unlikely enemies-to-lovers partnership, and a Happy Ever After. If you enjoy crusader heroines and mystery elements, you'll enjoy this spicy story set in Victorian London - download your copy today.