The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen

A cold, wounded baronet and a hardened smuggler collide when their passionate past becomes a weapon in a desperate game of blackmail—but neither expected the depths of feeling that would reignite between them. When Gareth inherits his title and a remote manor on the Romney Marsh, he's thrust into a world of danger and moral complexity he never anticipated, forcing him to choose between duty and the one man who sees past his armor. What begins as coercion transforms into something neither dares to name, as they navigate treacherous waters both literal and emotional, uncovering mysteries and each other in equal measure. A sweeping, gorgeously atmospheric romance that proves sometimes the greatest connection comes from the most unexpected places.