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Temple of the Lanes, known as the Killer Duke, has ruled London’s shadowy high society for over a decade, feared for allegedly murdering Mara Lowe on her wedding eve. With no memory of that night, he lives a life of wealth and power, yet his reputation prevents redemption.
When Mara reappears, intent on reclaiming her place in society, she proposes a dangerous bargain: betray the social circles she once abandoned in exchange for Temple’s absolution.
Their uneasy pact forces Temple to confront his past, while Mara must navigate London’s elite world again, ultimately proving the Duke’s innocence and challenging the town’s notions of justice and romance.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sarah MacLean
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