An American heiress with a broken heart and an English earl drowning in scandal and resentment are forced to confront the passionate mess they've made of their marriage. When he returns after years of absence, Victoria isn't falling for his claims of change—no matter how dangerously attractive he still is. But as Will fights to prove himself and Victoria reluctantly lowers her guard, the scorching chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore, and neither is prepared for what real passion with their spouse might actually feel like. In this delicious second-chance romance, a marriage of convenience transforms into something neither of them bargained for, forcing them both to decide what matters more—protecting their pride or risking everything for love.

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Regency-era longing meets modern sensuality—lush strings, sultry vocals, and indie romance. Think Hozier's intensity, Bon Iver's vulnerability, and Florence + The Machine's passionate defiance. Candlelit tension, second chances, and slow-burn redemption wrapped in orchestral drama and contemporary soul.

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