The newly widowed Lady Louisa Dembleby is immensely thankful to be released from an awful marriage. She vows that she will never marry again, looking forward to a quiet life of contented freedom with her cherished daughter. However, her resolution falters when she meets Major Benfield Barkby, recovering from serious wounds sustained fighting in Spain.Against the backdrop of the social season in Bath, gossip, grandmamas and a grim duel look set to complicate any chance of a happy ever after.Readers love Sophia Holloway:'A true classical Regency romance story, but with a fresh and new feel which brings it right up to date''This was really good, I enjoyed it a lot''I was definitely rooting for Ben and Louisa''It's fresh and engaging . if you love Regencies with a little extra something, then this is a must, highly recommended from me!'

The newly widowed Lady Louisa Dembleby is immensely thankful to be released from an awful marriage. She vows that she will never marry again, looking forward to a quiet life of contented freedom with her cherished daughter. However, her resolution falters when she meets Major Benfield Barkby, recovering from serious wounds sustained fighting in Spain.Against the backdrop of the social season in Bath, gossip, grandmamas and a grim duel look set to complicate any chance of a happy ever after.Readers love Sophia Holloway:'A true classical Regency romance story, but with a fresh and new feel which brings it right up to date''This was really good, I enjoyed it a lot''I was definitely rooting for Ben and Louisa''It's fresh and engaging . if you love Regencies with a little extra something, then this is a must, highly recommended from me!'