No Good Duke Goes Unpunished

Twelve years ago, Temple, now known as the Killer Duke, was accused of murdering Mara Lowe on the eve of her wedding. With no recollection of the fateful night, he has since built an empire in London's darker corners, powerful yet haunted by the past. Mara, presumed dead, fled society and established a new life. However, when her brother falls deep into debt at Temple's exclusive gambling hell, she is forced to re-enter his world. Mara proposes a desperate trade: she will return to society and publicly clear his name, revealing that he is no murderer, in exchange for her brother's freedom. As they navigate the dangerous waters of society and the lingering mystery of that night, Temple finds himself undeniably drawn to Mara, realizing she is far more complex than she seems. Their agreement forces them to confront not only the truth of the past but also a powerful, unexpected connection that threatens to ignite a scandal and put their hearts, and lives, on the line.