Shes the illegitimate daughter of a duke; hes the man who ruined her and now schemes to trap her in a marriage.

Cora has one question: Why?

After her only Season was ruined by a handsome stranger, Cora Wilder embraced the freedom that comes with being a confirmed spinster. But her enviable life comes to a crashing halt the day her brother loses everything in a bank run, and the only way she can save her family is to marry a man she loathes.

Gideon Wentworth may have gone too far, once upon a time. But he sees potential in Cora Wilder. Shes the kind of woman who could take the ton by stormif she turned her attention to becoming a proper lady. Now that he has her in his bed, he’s determined to mold her into a wife he can be proud of.

Coras starchy, stoic husband is not what she expected. And if shes going to be bound to him by vows, she will find a way to break through his rigid rules. She is surprised to discover the man has a heart…and winning it becomes her new challenge. But when a long-buried truth comes to light, will it ruin their newfound happiness for good?

Book 4 in the Virtue　Vice series can be read as a standalone. Set in Victorian London, the Virtue　Vice series is for readers who cried when Harlots was canceled, binged Bridgerton, and adored the adventures of Miss Scarlet and the Duke. Steamy historical romance with a dash of mystery and plenty of steam, this series is intended for a mature audience.