'One of the queens of the historical romance genre' EMILY HENRY'Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page' JULIA QUINNFrom blockbuster New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes the next stunning novel in the beloved Victorian romance series the Hathaways - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.Sparks fly and passion ignites between two reluctant lovers who must overcome the pain of their pasts to find happiness in this enchanting novel . . .He is everything she wants to avoid . . .For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters - a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating. Cat can hardly believe that their constant arguing could mask a mutual attraction. But when one quarrel ends in a sudden kiss, Cat is shocked at her powerful response - and even more so when Leo proposes a dangerous liaison.She is not at all what she seems . . .Leo must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine's respectable demeanour hides a secret that would utterly destroy her. But to Leo, Cat is intriguing and infernally tempting, even to a man resolved never to love again. The danger Cat tried to outrun is about to separate them forever - unless two wary lovers can find a way to banish the shadows and give in to their desires . . .'Lisa Kleypas is the best' SARAH MACLEANThe Hathaways:Mine Till MidnightSeduce Me at SunriseTempt Me at TwilightMarried by MorningLove in the Afternoon

'One of the queens of the historical romance genre' EMILY HENRY'Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page' JULIA QUINNFrom blockbuster New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes the next stunning novel in the beloved Victorian romance series the Hathaways - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James.Sparks fly and passion ignites between two reluctant lovers who must overcome the pain of their pasts to find happiness in this enchanting novel . . .He is everything she wants to avoid . . .For two years, Catherine Marks has been a paid companion to the Hathaway sisters - a pleasant position, with one caveat. Her charges' older brother, Leo Hathaway, is thoroughly exasperating. Cat can hardly believe that their constant arguing could mask a mutual attraction. But when one quarrel ends in a sudden kiss, Cat is shocked at her powerful response - and even more so when Leo proposes a dangerous liaison.She is not at all what she seems . . .Leo must marry and produce an heir within a year to save his family home. Catherine's respectable demeanour hides a secret that would utterly destroy her. But to Leo, Cat is intriguing and infernally tempting, even to a man resolved never to love again. The danger Cat tried to outrun is about to separate them forever - unless two wary lovers can find a way to banish the shadows and give in to their desires . . .'Lisa Kleypas is the best' SARAH MACLEANThe Hathaways:Mine Till MidnightSeduce Me at SunriseTempt Me at TwilightMarried by MorningLove in the Afternoon