From wallflower to enchantress, she returns to London with vengeance in her heart—and a Duke in her sights.

London’s newest diamond of the Season, the mysterious and captivating Miss Marie Kettle, has taken the ton by storm. With her exotic beauty and independent fortune, she’s caught the eye of every eligible bachelor – including the notorious Duke of Oxford, who desperately needs an heiress to restore his crumbling legacy.

But beneath her glittering facade lies a secret that could shake the foundations of Society. For Marie Kettle is not who she claims to be, and her true identity holds the key to a scandal from four years past. Armed with beauty, wit, and a carefully orchestrated plan for revenge, she intends to make someone pay dearly for past cruelties.

What begins as a calculated game of cat and mouse soon transforms into something far more dangerous – especially when genuine attraction threatens to unravel carefully laid plans. As masks begin to slip and hearts become entangled, both hunter and prey must question everything they thought they knew about love, redemption, and the true cost of revenge.

In this glittering tale of disguise and desire, one thing becomes clear: sometimes the path to revenge leads straight to the heart you never meant to lose.

Perfect for fans of sophisticated, clean Regency romance who adore tales of hidden identities, second chances, and the delicious tension between revenge and true love.