A spirited Cornish beauty who's been running smuggling operations to keep her family afloat suddenly finds herself tempted by a wealthy, commanding lord who could solve all her problems—if she can resist the intoxicating pull of his kisses long enough to see his true intentions. Ruark Helford is everything she needs on paper, but their chemistry is dangerously real, and Summer finds herself caught between the practical marriage she planned and the passionate connection that's threatening to undo her carefully laid schemes. Will she be able to play it safe, or will love lead her somewhere far more reckless than any smuggler's game ever could? If you love high-stakes romance with witty heroines and swoon-worthy heroes who challenge them at every turn, this one's a treasure worth discovering!

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A slow-burn romance set against windswept cliffs and candlelit rooms. Mix sultry indie-folk with moody alternative rock—think brooding tension, stolen glances, and intoxicating chemistry. Include artists like Florence + The Machine, Hozier, and The National. Steamy but not scorching; dangerous attraction simmering beneath restraint.

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