Secrets and Sin - (The Bow Street Wallflowers) by Cheri Champagne (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A woman with secrets...

Having had her trust shaken once before, Miss Maria Roberts refuses to rely on a man to secure her future. Hoping for more out of life, she joins her friends as runners for Bow Street, and is eager for her first case.

A man under pressure to protect those he cares for...

Jasper Sinclair, the Duke of Derby is being taunted by his cousin like a cat toys with its meal, and despite his efforts, he can't seem to find the man to stop him. The more time that passes, the more menacing his cousin becomes, and he needs help.

The threat continues...

With peril in constant pursuit, they must learn to work together to find the duke's cousin before it's too late. Will they be able to put the past behind them in time to save themselves and find love?

Content Warnings: Death (both accidental, and not-so accidental), poisoning, swearing, violence (particularly hand-to-hand combat and the use of daggers and pistols), biting (not for pleasure), abusive family members, death of an animal (death not on-page, but the remains are), threats, discussions on death, fire (arson), explicit sex, sex without a condom (without pregnancy). (See author's website for more)