A woman used to swashbuckling adventure is blindsided by love in this breathtaking Victorian romance from the New York Times-bestselling author.

Courageous and resourceful Lady Tess Collier is at home in the world's wildest places. But when her explorer father, the Earl of Morrow, dies, she reluctantly agrees to honor his final wish: to return to England with Gryphon Meridon as her guide and protector, and to seek a good marriage there.

A dashing and mysterious sea captain, Gryf has been charged with guarding Tess from unworthy and unscrupulous suitors. But resisting his own heart's fevered yearning for the brave and beautiful woman is his greatest challenge. For a dark secret he can share with no one prevents the bold adventurer from freely giving his love. But in a perilous, unsure world, perhaps only love can truly save them both.

Praise for Laura Kinsale

"No one -- repeat, no one -- writes historical romance better." -- Mary Jo Putney, New York Times-bestselling author

"Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre's brightest stars." -- Loretta Chase, New York Times-bestselling author

"Laura Kinsale creates magic." -- Lisa Kleypas, New York Times-bestselling author

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