In the heart of London, Elizabeth Hartley, an unsuspecting schoolteacher, finds her ordinary life turned upside down when she's unwittingly dragged into the dangerous world of Cole Harrington, the city's most feared crime lord. What starts as a terrifying abduction by Cole, a man desperate to rectify a mistake, slowly evolves into a complex relationship filled with intense passion, dark secrets, and unexpected affection.
With every moment they spend together, the lines between kidnapper and protector blur. But as Cole's enemies close in, threatening not just their burgeoning love but their very lives, Eliza is faced with a return to the safety of her old life or stand by the side of a man who has become her everything, knowing that loving him might just be the most dangerous adventure of all.
Charlotte Mason is a UK-based writer who grew up on classic literature and never quite shook the influence of Austen’s wit or Shakespeare’s emotional precision. Her work is shaped by those influences, wanting to blend romance with layered character psychology, dark edges, and slow-burn intensity—stories where power, desire, and loyalty shape every choice her characters make. When she isn’t writing, Charlotte can usually be found under a warm blanket with good snacks, happily avoiding the outdoors.
This book had me hooked from the first page! It is so beautiful written with an amazing attention to detail of the characters and storyline. The spice is incredible and written with a sense of passion! Absolutely amazing!