Love Forever After. Dark Lords and Dangerous Ladies, #1

A sweeping Regency historical novel from NYT best-selling author Patricia Rice. England, 1814:  Can a determined woman prevent a scarred nobleman from destroying himself and the ones he loves? As the daughter of a village vicar, Penelope Carlisle has accepted a life of quiet duty and near-poverty-until her peaceful existence is upended by the arrival of Viscount Graham Trevelyan. Scarred in body and spirit, Trevelyan has returned to his ancestral lands with a young daughter and a need for vengeance. For the sake of his silent child, Penelope accepts the viscount's proposal of a pragmatic alliance, while he reclaims his tarnished legacy and secures his daughter's future.
As she navigates his turbulent, aristocratic society, riddled with spies and assassins, she must summon a courage she never imagined she possessed. But as Graham's pursuit of justice threatens to consume him, Penelope faces a perilous choice: stand by the man who can doom her home-or risk everything to save him from himself. Richly atmospheric and filled with unforgettable characters, this sweeping tale of survival, loyalty, and redemption brings Regency England vividly to life. Dark Lords/Dangerous Ladies in order:Book 1: Love Forever AfterBook 2: Silver EnchantressBook 3: Devil's LadyBook 4: Dash of EnchantmentBook 5: Indigo Moon