They took everything away from him.His reputation as an honourable gentleman.His hope for peace.His faith in love.Nevertheless, there is one thing that nobody can take from the merciless Marcus St. John, Earl of Grandover - his desire to take revenge on the men who wish for his demise. He is so very close to identifying the mysterious mastermind who is pulling the strings in the background.But then he stumbles into a cleverly designed trap, where he is suddenly forced to marry a woman who is clearly an instrument of his enemy. The longer the ruthless earl has to watch this foe in his own house, the greater his doubts become about the role she is playing. She is smart and beautiful, and somehow, she touches his inner-most being in a way that had long since been forgotten. Is it possible that she has completely clouded his mind and confused his heart?Mysterious - emotional - magical. A traditional romance novel that takes place in the midst of the colourful Regency era. An ideal read for anyone who loves courageous heroines, as well as confident and strong heroes. Sweet regency romance novel. No cliffhanger. Can be read as a standalone.