When a battle-hardened warrior returns home to discover his ex-fiancée living under his roof as a governess, the spark between them reignites—but Diana is determined to keep him at arm's length, even as scandal swirls around them both. North left England heartbroken and returned infamous, yet he's willing to risk everything to prove that the woman who once rejected him is exactly what he needs. Diana's torn between the safety of her resolve and the undeniable pull of a man who's fought wars and won't surrender this fight either. Perfect for readers who love second-chance romance with serious chemistry, a hero who's done some growing up, and a heroine worth fighting for.

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Sultry Regency romance with forbidden tension and rekindled desire. Mix lush orchestral arrangements with smoldering indie ballads—think Hozier's intensity, Florence + The Machine's drama, and James Bay's raw passion. Yearning strings meet sensual beats for a second chance that burns.

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