When the Earl Was Wicked

Lady Verity Ayles, determined to protect herself at all costs, teams up with the rakish Earl of Maschelly, James Radcliffe, to learn how to fight, exchanging lessons in self-defense for her guidance in refined manners. Despite their unlikely partnership and James’s tarnished reputation, their encounters spark an undeniable connection that challenges societal expectations and personal boundaries. This historical romance explores themes of love, resilience, and rewriting stereotypes in a world of scandal and intrigue.