My dear and delightful readers,

Brace yourselves, for your faithful servant has uncovered a most deliciously shocking tale that has all of London abuzz. Whispers ripple through the drawing rooms of Mayfair to the cobblestones of Covent Garden, all concerning none other than Lady M T.

Yes, that Lady M—the older T sister, infamous for her refusal to lower herself to the tedious rules of high society. It would seem dear M has found herself entangled in a web of intrigue thicker than the Prince Regent’s waistcoat.

The first morsel of gossip to be devoured is this—our rebellious Lady has reportedly caught the eye of His Royal Highness himself! A summons to the very halls of St. James has reached her dainty hands, extended in no less than what this columnist supposes is the Regent’s quest to claim her as his newest…companion. But here lies the rub, darlings. Despite the luxuries and lofty status associated with such a position, it is not, it seems, the Regent’s chambers that set her heart aflutter. No, no—Lady M’s passions appear to be directed elsewhere entirely.

And who, you ask, is the dark horse in this tale of tangled hearts? Why, none other than Mr. J S. The dashing, brooding figure once occupying the dukedom of D, now resigned to a life of quiet despair. Or so we thought. Lady M certainly sees no despair in him! This budding affection, I am told, has all the luminosity of a flame refusing to extinguish.

But dare I suggest, conflict and peril lie ahead? For what hope does a titleless Mr. S have of winning the lady when his greatest rival is none other than the ruler of the realm?

Yet, if there is a shred of hope for this passionate pair, it rests in the hands of the illustrious Mrs. D-L—a woman one should never call merely a matchmaker. Lady M has been seen arriving at the Mrs. D.L’s establishment at the oddest hours, with a mischievous kitten perched precariously upon her shoulder. Is it only matchmaking that she seeks within those walls? Or perhaps something far more daring? This columnist wouldn’t dream of speculating. (Oh, who am I fooling? Of course, I shall!)

Rumors whisper that Lady M, with Mrs. D-L at her side, is weaving a plan so scandalous it could upend the social order of London altogether. But to what end? To free herself from His Royal Highness’ advances? To secure her chance at happiness with the enigmatic Mr. S? Or might a larger secret be at stake—one tied to the D family collapsing dukedom that no one dare speak of aloud? Oh, my dearest readers, the questions pile higher than the overtrimmed bonnets at Almack’s!

Before I conclude, one last detail tickles this writer’s fancy, for the perilously curious shall adore this tidbit. Mr. S, long thought to have locked his heart away after a certain tragic chapter of his past, has been seen by my sources stealing glances at Lady M. One heartbroken hero, one audacious heroine, and a meddlesome kitten? The intrigue, my friends, is too divine to ignore.

I advise you to fortify your senses with tea and biscuits, for the days ahead promise to spill more secrets than the ton could possibly imagine. Will the Prince Regent claim his prize? Will forbidden love prevail? And most importantly, what role will that sprightly feline play in this swirling maelstrom of romance and rebellion?

Dear readers, I suggest you secure a copy of The Lyon’s Legacy without delay, lest you find yourself left behind in the torrent of passion, peril, and scandal that is sweeping the season.

Until next time,
Yours most scandalously,
Baroness Sophia von List

The first of the Two Dukes of Duncan and his Legacy of Heartbreak

The Lyon’s Legacy

Sometimes, passion is impossible to ignore.

Lady Melissa Thumbridge knows how to move through high society but refuses to play by its rules. When she’s summoned as the Prince Regent’s mistress, she finds herself trapped in a world of luxury and duty. Yet, her heart beats for another—John Stonebridge, who’s everything she’s ever wanted. Loving him, though, could cost them both everything. With her sister’s duchess title and the survival of the dukedom on the line, Melissa must summon all her strength to break free, with a little help from the infamous matchmaker Mrs. Dove-Lyon…and a meddlesome kitten named Angus.

Can Mrs. Dove-Lyon help her win her heart’s desire?

John Stonebridge thought he’d lost everything. Once the presumed heir to a dukedom, he’s been reduced to watching someone else wear the title, all while carrying the weight of his family’s legacy. After the loss of his first wife, John swore that he’d never allow his heart to hope again. But Melissa changes everything. She awakens something in him—a fire he can’t control and a future he yearns to grasp. The problem? Claiming her could ruin everything he’s sworn to protect.

But what use was love if it burned all else to ash around him?

When fate and duty threaten to keep them apart, Melissa and John must risk everything for a second chance at an impossible love they were always meant to find. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of a castle, their steamy romance is a passionate blend of courage, scandal, and the ultimate test of devotion.

Discover this spicy, second-chance Regency romance where a smart heroine, a sexy hero, and a little cat conspire to defy all odds.
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Bio: Bestselling author Sara Adrien writes hot, heart-melting regency romance with a Jewish twist. As a law professor-turned-author, she writes about clandestine identities, whims of fate, and sizzling seduction. If you like unique and intelligent characters, deliciously sexy scenes, and the nostalgia of afternoon tea, then you’ll adore Sara Adrien’s tender tear-jerkers. She is the author of the series Infiltrating the Ton, Diamond Dynasty, Check Mates, and Miracles on Harley Street.

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