Miss Smythe and the Midnight Lord (Reluctant Reckonings #2; Dazzling Debutantes #7)

Lord Aidan Abbott's secret mission to expose Mr. Smythe backfires spectacularly when he's caught alone with the man's daughter before all of society.In this clean historical romance, the heir to a viscountcy is determined to protect his sister, accidentally ruining a young woman while searching her father's home. Now he will need to choose between his crusade and the growing love between them.

He feels the weight of his failures ...
Lord Aidan Abbott has already failed his family once when his negligence led to his sister's scandalous marriage. Now determined to protect her from a murderer's threat, he investigates the mysterious Mr. Smythe. But when his covert search of the man's home leads to an innocent encounter with Smythe's daughter on a moonlit terrace, Aidan finds himself caught in a compromising position before a ballroom full of society's elite.

She never expected to marry a stranger ...

Miss Gwendolyn Smythe was simply seeking fresh air when a mysterious lord appeared on her terrace. Now, to save both their reputations, she must wed this enigmatic man she's never properly met. Determined to make the best of their hasty union, Gwen sets out to win her husband's heart—if only she can discover why he seems so distant and secretive.

In this tender historical romance, two souls bound by scandal must learn to trust each other. As Aidan continues his dangerous investigation while falling for his scholarly bride, he faces an impossible choice. How can he reveal his deception without destroying their fragile chance at love?

Miss Smythe and the Midnight Lord is a heartwarming tale of integrity, unexpected devotion, and love found in the most unlikely of places. Can be read as a standalone.