"A passionate Victorian romance about learning to love again…
1882. When Violet Latimer steps off the train in Paris, she instantly feels at home. Here she can escape her scandalous origins in the rookery of Seven Dials and finally make a name for herself as a painter. But it’s not long before her past catches up with her. The notorious gangster Archie Neville is fresh out of prison and determined to make her his wife – and catch whoever put him away in the first place.
Returning to London, Violet calls on her high society friends for help and soon finds herself in the capable hands of undercover detective Mr John Barrow. A man from her side of the tracks – and dangerously handsome too – John is determined to bring down Archie’s gang from the inside. But he’s the last person Violet should fall in love with now, not with both their lives on the line.
Can Violet resist her desire for John long enough to escape Archie’s clutches? And will London society ever truly accept a woman with her past? Or will Violet finally find the happy ending she truly deserves?
With irresistible charm and an unforgettable heroine, A Brush with Scandal will delight historical romance readers and fans of Lisa Kleypas, Minerva Spencer and Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton."
"A notorious thief joins up with Belgravia's most eligible gentleman to steal for Queen and country…
London, 1879. Della Rose scans the crowds until she finds her target. A well-dressed gentleman with a fine gold watch. Stealing it will be easy. Everyone knows she has the quickest hands in the notorious Seven Dials.
The gentleman's name is Cole Winthrop and he's been watching her for a while, waiting to see whether the scandalous things people say about her are true. Because if they are, he needs her help. Something was stolen from him long ago. And only a thief can get it back.
But to do so, Della must first learn how to walk, talk, ride and flirt like a lady. Only then will she be welcomed into Cole's glamorous world of lavish balls and high tea - and catch the eye of the villainous Duke of Salisbury, so she can crack his safe and steal its mysterious contents.
When Cole finally trusts her enough to reveal his greatest secret, Della understands that completing the job is about more than earning the money to start a new life. The safety of the entire country rests on her shoulders. And this thief won't let a small matter of falling in love get in her way…
With irresistible charm, sparkling romance and an unforgettable heroine, The Lady Thief of Belgravia will delight fans of Evie Dunmore, Minerva Spencer and Julia Quinn's Bridgerton."
