The Mysteries of Hawthorn Hall
She doesn’t trust him. He isn’t who he says he is. But he might be the only man who can keep her alive.
Lily-Anne Cole never fit in below stairs—and inheriting an estate hasn’t helped her fit in above them, either. She’s still finding her footing among the ton when a wild intruder crashes into her home. Fortunately, a strikingly capable groom comes to her aid… or so she thinks.
Timothy Hastings has made a tidy career rescuing the aristocracy from their own scandals—quietly, discreetly, and always for a handsome fee. But when he’s hired to recover a fortune in stolen diamonds, his plan crumbles immediately, forcing him to pose as a groom in Lily’s household. He only needs to fool her long enough to find the treasure. Easy enough—until she discovers the truth.
Thrown together on a dangerous hunt for missing jewels, Lily and Tim can’t ignore the attraction growing between them, even as every rule of society declares they’re all wrong for each other. But when ruthless enemies close in and Lily becomes the true target, they’ll have to choose: protect their hearts… or protect one another.
