When a arrogant rake abducts the spirited Regina Ashton, she's determined to make him pay—by forcing him to the altar. But Nicholas Eden, hardened by secrets and utterly unprepared for Reggie's fiery passion, finds himself completely undone by the one woman who threatens to breach the walls around his heart. Their explosive chemistry and battle of wills ignite a desire neither can control, but miscommunication and buried pain threaten to tear them apart just as love begins to take root. This is a deliciously passionate enemies-to-lovers romance with all the wit, heat, and emotional depth Johanna Lindsey is known for.

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Passionate Regency-era romance with intense chemistry and slow-burn tension. Mix lush orchestral strings with sultry R&B and dark indie rock—think Hozier's intensity, Cigarettes After Sex's sensuality, and classical drama. Capturing fierce desire, hidden vulnerability, and the explosive moment walls crumble.