One Kiss from Ruin: A Second-Chance Victorian Romance (Harrow's Finest Five Book 1)

A marquess on a mission. A spinster with a secret. A love that couldn't be more irresistible--or improper.When Daniel, the exiled Marquess of Edensbridge, returns to England, he's determined to reclaim his honor by marrying a virtuous lady. But fate leads him straight into the arms of Emme Radcliffe, the woman he left behind. He could have the future he desires, if only the lady he's always loved would kindly agree to marry him.Emme, hiding her own scandalous secret that could devastate her family, refuses to entertain notions of love. Yet, Daniel's every glance, every kiss, every burning touch is a tempting invitation to risk it all. She could fulfill her destiny to become a saintly spinster, if only the man she still loves would kindly stop proposing to her.Their passion doesn't play by society's rules. And their affair will destroy them unless they can overcome their pasts and forge a new future together.Join Daniel and Emme as they navigate heartbreak and scandal to find their happily-ever-after in this unforgettable romance!***Book 1 in the acclaimed Harrow's Finest Five Series: stories about smart women, swoon-worthy men, and sexy scandals in Victorian England.