James Dalton, the Duke of Devonshire, is thoroughly exhausted by the glittering superficiality of the *ton*. To the marriage mart, he is the ultimate prize, but he is weary of being hunted for his title and wealth. Desperate for a connection that transcends ballroom politics, James wants a passion that burns, not another dutiful debutante. Miss Eliza Watson is not your average society lady. Armed with a sharp wit and a fiercely independent spirit, she operates in secret as a private detective for London's elite. While she spends her days unmasking fortune hunters and thieves, she secretly yearns for a love of her own-one that sparkles with the same thrill and brilliance as the mysteries she solves. When a high-stakes case forces Eliza into the Duke's orbit, two vastly different worlds collide. James is instantly captivated by her brilliant mind and fierce independence, while Eliza finds herself disarmed by the genuine, protective man behind the intimidating ducal title. As danger closes in and society's rules threaten to tear them apart, they must decide if they are willing to risk everything for a love that comes together at the absolute perfect moment.
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