Emma V. Leech

In Little Valentine, even the sweetest young lady can fall for the most dangerous man.
When Izzy Honeywell stumbles upon the infamous smuggler known only as Boreas, wounded and hunted through the shadowy woods of Little Valentine, she risks everything to hide the dangerously charming rogue in the vicarage attic. Their brief, breathless encounter leaves her shaken… and craving answers.

But when Boreas vanishes, Izzy’s curiosity becomes obsession. A whispered rumour sends her racing to London, determined to uncover the truth behind the man whose kiss still burns on her lips.

On the night of her glittering debut into Regency high society, Izzy comes face‑to‑face with Benedict Midwinter—a cold, breathtakingly handsome nobleman recently returned to reclaim his family birthright. He is aloof, cutting, and utterly irresistible… and he bears an uncanny resemblance to her missing smuggler. Yet Benedict denies ever having met her.
Drawn into a dangerous web of secrets, seduction, and scandal, Izzy must navigate London ballrooms, whispered threats, and forbidden desire, all while her heart wages war against her head. Is Benedict the honourable gentleman he pretends to be… or the rogue who once stole her breath?

As the truth unravels, Izzy discovers that the greatest danger is not the smugglers, the militia, or the glittering world of the ton—
but the man she cannot decide whether to love or to fear.

Perfect for readers who adore slow‑burn chemistry, dangerous rogues, hidden identities, smuggling intrigue, and swoon‑worthy Regency romance.