A marriage of convenience. A husband full of secrets. And a love neither of them expected. Lady Eleanor Montrose never imagined she would become the Countess of Ravencroft —especially not through a secret midnight wedding to a man who barely spoke a word to her. But when the enigmatic and brooding Alexander Sinclair, Earl of Ravencroft, offers her protection through marriage, she has little choice but to accept. Her new husband makes one thing clear —their marriage is nothing more than a transaction . No love. No trust. No future. But as whispers of scandal and betrayal swirl through London's elite, Eleanor discovers the truth —Alexander is a man hunted by his past , ensnared in deadly debts and dangerous enemies . When the ruthless Duke of Westmoreland threatens to unravel their carefully kept secret, Eleanor refuses to be a forgotten wife —she will fight for her place in Alexander's life, even if it means challenging the walls around his heart. Yet the greatest danger of all isn't the enemies lurking in the shadows— It's falling in love with her husband. 🔥 A breathtaking historical romance full of slow-burning passion, betrayal, and redemption. Fans of Bridgerton , Lisa Kleypas , and Julia Quinn will fall for this gripping tale of a love worth fighting for.