Burn for You
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Under the cover of darkness, you will surrender to his wicked touch, fully aware that it is only for a night. For who could the Beast ever truly fall in love with?
In 1844, Miss Danika Du Carte arrives in London, eager to meet the family of the man she is set to marry, Lord William Arbor. However, in these new surroundings not everything is as it seems.
Mouth can speak false promises and scandal is but a misplaced touch away. Giving into temptation runs the risk of being ruined. Surely Miss Du Carte would never do such a thing. Or would she?
🥇 First Place in the Lockean (Historical) Category in the StarDazzle's Romance Awards 2021
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