Pride may have shielded his heart, but only love can mend it.

The Duke of Warrington's world is a minefield of secrets and regrets since the tragic night of his wife's death in childbirth. Ever since, Edward Ashton has immersed himself in his demanding role as the King's Liaison in London, and chosen isolation and duty as his companions, ignoring the daughter whose birth cost him the respect of his family.

Devastated by her father's passing, Rose Montgomery stays with her friend Marianne Ashton to grieve his loss and soon finds herself consumed by the duke's disregard for his daughter, Lady Maxine. When the opportunity to travel to London for the Season arises, Rose goes determined to infiltrate the duke's world and force him to acknowledge the child he pretends was never born.

As Rose pushes past his defenses, she finds that Edward is not the monster she expected, but a brilliant man on the verge of exhaustion. Through stolen kisses and heated debates, she begins to melt the ice around his heart to find the man beneath.

But Edward is torn between duty and his heart. When the truth is finally revealed about the night his wife died, will he be able to win back the trust of his daughter and the heart of the woman he loves?

Tropes you'll enjoy:

• Enemies to lovers
• Found Family
• Secrets

Spies Like Us Series

Book 1 - Once Upon a Wicked Wager

Book 2 - Once Upon a Scandalous Secret

Book 3 - Once Upon a Reckless Rogue

Book 4 - Once Upon a Devilish Duke