Emma V. Leech

Two women. One marquess. A tangle of secrets and second chances.

In Regency England, Mrs Anne Adamson hides behind the guise of widowhood to escape scandal and protect her independence. When her childhood friend, the honourable Marquess of Stonehaven, proposes, Anne refuses—determined not to risk her heart again.

After a brutal attack leaves Stonehaven blind, Anne and her loyal friend, Miss Beatrice Honeywell, rally to his side. Disguised as a maid, Beatrice offers comfort, and Stonehaven, unaware of her true identity, finds himself falling for the mysterious woman he once overlooked.

Secrets, longing, and hope entwine as both women face the ultimate question: which lady will win the marquess’s heart?