When a spirited bluestocking needs to reach Scotland in a hurry and a charming rake desperately needs an escape from his small seaside village, they strike a deal that spirals deliciously out of control. Crammed into a carriage together for seven days, Minerva and Colin have to juggle a fake elopement story, armed robbers, and the kind of witty banter that's definitely masking something deeper. As the miles pass and the nights grow longer, their calculated plan to simply endure each other's company transforms into something neither of them saw coming—because between the chaos and the close quarters, there's nowhere to hide from genuine connection. It's the perfect blend of adventure and slow-burn romance that'll have you rooting for two people who absolutely didn't expect to find love on the road to ruin.

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Witty banter wrapped in yearning tension, stolen glances in candlelit rooms, and the electric charge of forced proximity. Think sultry indie-folk, sensual soul, and swelling orchestral moments—atmospheric and intoxicating. Regency romance with undeniable chemistry and delicious slow-burn heat.

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