A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby by Vanessa Riley

As ruthless adversaries close in, will the truth require him and Jemina to sacrifice their one chance at happiness?Ĭontent warnings: View Spoiler » period typical racism, period typical misogyny, slavery, ableism, PTSD from shipwreck (nightmares about drowning) « Hide Spoiler

But the closer he becomes to the mysterious, alluring Jemina, the more Daniel is tempted to break the very rules to which he's dedicated his life. That's why he has dedicated himself not just to the law, but to remaining as proper and upstanding-and boring-as can be. Married only by proxy, now widowed by shipwreck, Daniel is determined to protect his little stepdaughter, Charlotte, from his family's scandalous reputation. Desperate to unearth her true identity, Jemina's only option is to work outside the law-which means staying steps ahead of the formidable Daniel, no matter how strongly she is drawn to him. She was freed only because barrister Daniel Thackery, Lord Ashbrook, was convinced to betray the one thing he holds dear: the law. Suffering from amnesia, she was separated from anyone who might know her and imprisoned in Bedlam. Surviving a shipwreck en route to London from Jamaica was just the start of personal maid Jemina St. Masterminded by the ton's most clever countess, the secret society The Widow's Grace helps ill-treated widows regain their reputations, their families, and even find true love again-or perhaps for the very first time.

Breaking with traditional Regency rules and customs, Vanessa Riley pens an unforgettable story perfect for fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Eloisa James looking for something fresh and stirring! This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.My rating:Ī witty and moving story from the acclaimed author of A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby, about the lengths to which a woman will go for the love of her child…and the love of a man who knows her worth. I received an advance review copy of this book from NetGalley. Also in this series: A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby

A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby by Vanessa Riley