Henry's Bride

In the first book of the "London Libertines" series, Jeanette Claybone, a debutante navigating her first social season, finds her reputation tarnished after a fateful duel and is saved by the rakish Henry Drayton. Their hasty marriage is filled with initial misunderstandings and unfulfilled expectations, but behind Henry's aloof exterior lies a secret investigation into London's darker underbelly. As their connection deepens, Jeanette's curiosity pulls her into danger, forcing Henry to confront his feelings and the peril surrounding them.