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He saved her life when she was a girl. Now she is a woman determined to heal his heart... In this steamy, friends-to-lovers age gap historical romance brimming with mystery and adventure, a spirited debutante turned lady detective must solve a deadly case while winning the love of a brooding duke. "A very hot and perfectly paced page turner, all the way to happily ever after." —NPR Winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery & Suspense and the Passionate Plume Award Lady Olivia McLeod has two obsessions: solving mysteries and winning the heart of Ben Wodehouse, the Duke of Hadleigh who saved her as a child. When the mysterious Lady Charlotte invites Livy to join her "charity," Livy is thrilled to discover that the society is, in fact, a covert investigative agency and throws herself into a dangerous case. Little does she realize that the path to peril will also lead to her heart's deepest desire. Notorious widower Ben channels his tortured past toward helping others, convinced he doesn't deserve innocence or love. Yet temptation taunts him as the little girl he once rescued transforms into an alluring woman. A dozen years younger and the daughter of his friend, Livy is everything he cannot have...and everything he needs. Will deadly secrets tear them apart? Will surrendering to forbidden desire lead to their happily ever after? The unmasking of their hearts and desires will change everything. "Ben and Olivia's friendship is detailed through the years, and you can't help falling in love with them and rooting for a happy ending... If you love great character development, mystery, and a hot love story then this book is for you." —Rhonda, Goodreads Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and suspense. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Lisa Kleypas, and Amanda Quick. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or a