Captive When spirited American Charlotte Edgerton arrives in England, she immediately clashes with her new guardian, the brooding Earl of Denbigh—and finds herself locked away until she agrees to behave like a proper lady. But beneath Lionel's stern exterior lies a man wounded by past betrayals, convinced that no woman can be trusted with his heart. As Charlotte works to secure her freedom through a loveless marriage, an unexpected chemistry ignites between captor and captive, forcing them both to confront what they're really fighting against. In this delicious battle of wills, two fiercely independent souls discover that sometimes the greatest rebellion is surrendering to love.

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Brooding Regency tension meets forbidden attraction. Think moody indie ballads, lush orchestral strings, and sultry jazz—layered with yearning vocals and slow-burn chemistry. Dark yet romantic; restrained passion building beneath proper facades.