When a duke summons his estranged wife home after nine years of scandal and separation, he expects obedience—not the sizzling attraction that reignites between them. Jemma has spent nearly a decade living her best life abroad, but returning to face her cold, infuriatingly composed husband forces her to confront an uncomfortable truth: she's fallen hard for the one man who's supposed to be indifferent to her charms. What follows is a delicious battle of wits and wills as Jemma sets out to melt the Duke of Beaumont's icy exterior and claim the one thing she truly wants—his heart. This is pure Eloisa James magic: witty banter, scorching chemistry, and the deeply satisfying journey of two people learning to truly see each other.

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