Heather Snow Knihy

Beakers and ball gowns don’t mix, yet Miss Liliana Claremont, a lady chemist and avowed spinster, accepts an invitation to the Earl of Stratford's house party. The gathering is expected to attract eligible brides for Lord Geoffrey Wentworth, a rising political star. However, Liliana has no intention of marrying him; her true purpose is to investigate the Wentworths’ involvement in her father's murder. She seeks justice, even if it means ruining Stratford in the process. To gather the evidence she needs, Liliana plans to keep her enemy close, firmly believing that romance has no place in her mission. But when a single kiss ignites an unexpected and uncontrollable reaction, her carefully laid plans begin to unravel. This debut novel, which won the Golden Quill for best published Regency romance in 2012, combines historical intrigue with heart-pounding passion. Acclaimed for its sizzling tension, witty dialogue, and raw emotions, it promises a memorable love story that will resonate with readers long after the last page. The first full-length entry in a celebrated historical romance series by national bestselling author Heather Snow is sure to captivate fans of the genre.