The Sinister Heart

In the second installment of Mary Lancaster's Unmarriageable series, Lady Cecily finds herself entangled in a series of daring moments that lead to an unexpected encounter with the enigmatic Lord Verne. Faced with potential ruin after a night in Verne's house, she must decide whether to confront the consequences or enter into a fake engagement with the rakish lord. As their relationship develops, hidden secrets from Verne's past threaten to jeopardize their chance at happiness, raising questions about whether love can overcome the shadows of the past.