Keeping the Countess

A passionate clergyman must overcome his forbidden desire for a scandalous countess to uncover his father's killer in this historical romantic mystery.

A man obsessed with justice

Reverend Jonah Sinclair survived the deadly streets of London due to divine intervention and two well-trained fists. Determined to bring his father's killer to justice, he'll risk his vocation-and his life-for answers. When the notorious Earl of Rochford offers him a position as tutor to his young ward, Jonah accepts, believing the mysterious Ravenglass Hall could lead him to the murderer. But instead, he finds himself drawn to the earl's abandoned countess, a woman whose fierce strength stirs a forbidden temptation.

A lady with a dangerous secret.

Faith Trenton, Countess of Rochford, is struggling to defend her crumbling estate from an embezzling steward. To keep her enemies at bay, she disguises herself as a man, until Jonah's arrival threatens to expose her perilous secrets. Despite their irresistible chemistry, she must push him away to keep her home and her family safe.

But when a succession of attacks threatens everything Faith has fought to protect, she's forced to place her trust in Jonah, and pray he won't unravel the truth, or her heart.

Helping Faith could sabotage Jonah's mission. Loving her might cost him everything.

The DAMSELS IN DISGUISE is a new steamy Victorian romance series featuring cunning, courageous heroines, passionate heroes, and copious amounts of intrigue, seduction, and scandal. Perfect for Elizabeth Hoyt and Sarah MacLean fans.