A scandalous masquerade, a missing heir, and a baroness who refuses to play by the rulesLondon, 1823 —When widowed Baroness Lady Rose Stanford crashes a notorious masquerade in search of a titled husband, she doesn't expect to kiss a mysterious stranger—or get pulled into a dangerous game of blackmail and murder.Emerson Whitmore, a self-made merchant, wants nothing to do with the peerage until a cousin's suspicious disappearance and a damning note thrust him into aristocratic intrigue and into the path of the most irritating and desirable woman he...wishes he'd never met.Sparks fly and secrets unravel as Rose and Emerson join forces to uncover a killer, protect vulnerable young women, and navigate a society where appearances deceive and love may be the ultimate scandal.Praise for Bedeviled by the Baroness:"e;A mystery to draw you in and characters so vividly drawn, how could anyone resist this Regency romance?"e; ~Award Winning Author, Meredith Bond"e;Kathy L Wheeler is a gifted writer and I'm a huge fan. Her gift for writing historical romance makes me yearn for more. If you're looking to escape into the past, pick up Bedeviled by the Baroness."e; ~N. N. Light's Book HeavenRead the series:Enchanting the Earl - A how they met prequelThe Earl's Error - Lorelei and Thorne - miscommunicationThe Marquis's Misstep - Ginny and Brock - second chance, redemptionThe 7th Son - Peyton and Alistar - enemies to loversThe Viscount's Vendetta - Maeve and Brandon - marriage of convenience, amnesiaThe Duke's Detour - Rebecca and Sebastian - on the road, forced proximityCaptivated by His Countess - Gabriella and James - reckless heroine, mystery & scandalBeguiled by the Baroness - Rose and Emerson - enemies to reluctant allies, class difference, slow burn
