The Secret Kiss of Darkness

When Kayla Sinclair nearly bankrupts herself to acquire a portrait of a mysterious man from the eighteenth century, she unwittingly entangles her life with that of Jago Kerswell, an inn-keeper and smuggler desperate to be with Lady Eliza Marcombe. Separated by over two centuries, their fates intertwine through a gypsy's spell, propelling Kayla on a quest that holds the promise of healing the past. As she navigates this extraordinary journey, she must confront the potential for heartache or happiness.