Alistair Grant prides himself on being an incorruptible barrister who defends those who need it most, even if it means running afoul of the conservative government during the Napoleonic Wars. Suddenly he finds himself a criminal on the run, falsely accused of murdering his client in Newgate Prison.
The only witness to the crime is a handsome young man who gives him a lovely miniature of the most beautiful woman Alistair has ever seen, and sends him to The Three Bells tavern and brothel.
Viola Morrison, an impoverished gentlewoman, lives in a secret room in the brothel, hidden there by her brother Sebastian, who fears his shady business associates would be even more of a danger to her than the ladies of the evening.
When Alistair comes to seek Viola, she is determined to help the attractive barrister discover the truth about who really killed his client. But when Alistair’s house and office go up in flames, Viola and her mysterious friend George realize there is far more at stake than simply bringing a murderer to justice.
Viola must follow her new-found love Alistair down the road of passion, death and revenge to the final, stunning revelation of the horrific conspiracy against all of Alister's friends the Rakehells that threatens to destroy everything Alistair has ever cared about.
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Ruthless
Book 15 of The Rakehell Regency Romance Series
Sorcha MacMurrough
The Rakehell Regency Romance Series
Book 13-Ravished
14-The Model Husband
15-Experience
16-Madness
17-Beguiled
18-Beguiled Anew