Lines we crossed

Eloise Bridgerton had always been bold, outspoken, and entirely uninterested in romance-especially with anyone from the Blackwood family, her family's sworn enemies. So, when she first encounters Ronan Blackwood, a brooding, darkly handsome young man with a razor-sharp wit, she's immediately on guard. Their exchanges are quick and biting, filled with sarcasm and disdain, and their family rivalry only fuels the tension between them.

But as fate keeps drawing them together at society events, Eloise begins to see the cracks in Ronan's carefully crafted armor. Beneath his cool exterior lies a depth she hadn't expected, a hidden kindness, and a sharp mind that matches her own. What starts as disdain slowly shifts to curiosity, then fascination, and, finally, something she never anticipated: an undeniable attraction.

Despite knowing the risks, Eloise and Ronan fall into a forbidden romance, exchanging secret letters, sharing fleeting glances, and meeting in moonlit shadows. Each stolen moment deepens their bond, the thrill of secrecy only heightening the intensity between them. But with every encounter, they edge closer to being discovered, risking not just scandal but the wrath of their families. Eloise must make an impossible choice: defy her family to be with Ronan or let go of the one person who truly understands her heart.