An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire the dragon lords

An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire the dragon lordsFormer lovers become reluctant allies in this delightfully witty historical rom com from the bestselling author of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhemfor fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes, and Netflix's Bridgerton! England, 1867: As half of the writing duo behind Englands most infamous crime column, Miss Caroline Hardcastle has quite the scandalous reputation. It may have cost her a fianc, but she would much rather bring attention to crimes against

Although his tattooed

and the past that can lead her forward

He brings in a detective from the Asian Gang Unit for help with translation -- not just of languages but also of the cultural norms and expectations that guided Li's life

Upon her arrival

What she's not ready for is her unexpected chemistry with Jake Buchanan—the present-day owner of her beloved beach house—or the feelings he ignites in her

For decades

the heroine of Body Surfing has already been once divorced and once widowed by the age of 29

The English accent and brooding brown eyes don't hurt

unsightly hair growth

an old-fashioned story of loss and obsession

An often hilarious mixture of attitude

it is a brilliant debut from a remarkable new voice