The White Swan Affair

_London, 1810_

After the tragic death of her beloved, Hester Aspinall vowed never to be ruled

by her passions again. Still, she is drawn to her landlord, handsome

adventurer Thomas Ramsay—but she doesn't fool herself that a man of his

station would look twice at a poor tailor's sister.

With the sea for a mistress, Thomas has no intention of entering into

matrimony. And yet, he can't get the plain-spoken and desirable Hester out of

his mind, even though she's never tried to secure his attentions as other

women do.

Everything changes the night Hester's brother is arrested during a raid on a

gay brothel, the infamous White Swan. With no one else to turn to, and

terrified Robert will hang for his crime, Hester accepts Thomas's offer to

bear the cost of the defense. A true gentleman, Thomas expects nothing in

return—but Hester can no longer deny her own desires...

She may offer her body eagerly, but can she protect her heart?

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