Desires of a Perfect Lady: 2 [Mass Market Paperback] Alexander, Victoria

Lady Olivia Rathbourne has spent years maintaining her flawless reputation — proper, poised, and utterly respectable. But beneath the facade, she's nursing a broken heart and a dangerous secret that could ruin everything. When Stirling Harrington, the rakish cousin of her late husband, arrives with evidence of her scandalous past, Olivia faces an impossible choice: surrender to blackmail or risk social destruction. What begins as a battle of wills becomes something far more complicated when their attraction proves impossible to ignore. Victoria Alexander delivers sharp banter, simmering chemistry, and a heroine who's done playing by society's rules. This is Regency romance with wit, heat, and characters who feel refreshingly real beneath the ball gowns and top hats. Perfect for readers who want their historical romance with a generous helping of sparks and sass.