The Widow's Scandalous Affair Ashford, Lucy

A widow with a carefully guarded reputation. A rake who sees right through her façade. When society's most proper lady and its most improper gentleman strike a bargain, the rules of decorum don't stand a chance. Lucy Ashford delivers a Regency romance where propriety meets passion in the most inconvenient way possible. Our widow has spent years perfecting her image of respectability, but one encounter with a charming scoundrel threatens to unravel everything she's worked to maintain. What begins as a mutually beneficial arrangement — his social rehabilitation for her financial security — quickly becomes something far more dangerous. The banter crackles, the tension builds, and the scandal? It's absolutely inevitable. Perfect for readers who like their historical romance with sharp wit, slow-burn chemistry, and heroines who know exactly what they want — even when society says they shouldn't have it.