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Colin Eversea, a reckless and charming rogue in London, is sentenced to hang for a murder he allegedly committed. The only witness to the crime vanishes, leaving him hopelessly exposed. Madeleine Greenway, a cool‑headed and daring mercenary, is hired to rescue him from the gallows. But her mission is not a rescue; she is supposed to capture him. When she learns that whoever wants Colin alive also wants her dead, the two strangers become reluctant allies. Together they navigate a dangerous city, uncovering conspiracies and facing threats that test their wits and resolve.
Their partnership develops into a complex dynamic of suspicion, strategy, and undeniable attraction.
This tale blends romance and adventure on a historical London backdrop, exploring themes of vengeance, freedom, and forbidden love.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julie Anne Long
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