Books like The Widow's Kiss by Jane Feather

Set in the courtly world of Henry VIII’s reign, "The Widow’s Kiss" follows Lady Guinevere Mallory, a noblewoman who finds herself the target of suspicion after the mysterious deaths of her four husbands. Hugh of Beaucaire, a seasoned soldier and land claimant, arrives at Mallory Hall to wrest control of her estates. His rugged charm and probing eyes clash with Guinevere’s luminous beauty and sharp intellect. As he investigates her past, the two are drawn into a passionate, perilous liaison, each questioning whether Guinevere is a cunning murderess or an unlucky victim. Their entanglement leads Hugh into the political intrigues of London, where he must weigh love against justice and confront the daunting power of the Lord Privy Seal. Featuring lush historical detail, intricate intrigue, and a compelling romance, the novel blends suspense with sensuality as Hugh must decide if he can save Guinevere without becoming her next prey.

First publish date: 2001