Just Deserts

Has Persephone finally met her match…?

1786, England

Having been raised in Bombay, Persephone Winsford has reluctantly journeyed to London with her family, where they plan to start a new life.

Although she is of marriageable age, Persephone has no interest in entering respectable society and wishes to spend her days horse riding in the countryside.

When she crosses paths with Baron Christopher Chiddingly — an aspiring racehorse breeder — on a morning ride, sparks immediately fly. Each fierce and passionate, Persephone and Chiddingly soon find themselves arguing whenever they meet.

But when their shared love of horses starts to draw them closer together, a grudging mutual respect gradually replaces their dislike.

And as their passionate natures begin to overtake them, both soon wonder whether their stormy acquaintanceship could kindle into something warmer…