Victorian romance of a spirited woman who marries an enigmatic hotelier offering passion but not trust, as danger closes in.
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Victorian romance of a spirited woman who marries an enigmatic hotelier offering passion but not trust, as danger closes in.
Poppy Hathaway loves her unconventional family, though she longs for normalcy. Then fate leads to a meeting with Harry Rutledge, an enigmatic hotel owner and inventor with wealth, power, and a dangerous hidden life. When their flirtation compromises her own reputation, Poppy shocks everyone by accepting his proposal—only to find that her new husband offers his passion, but not his trust.
Harry was willing to do anything to win Poppy—except to open his heart. All his life, he has held the worl...
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Open-door intimate scenes; early dubious-consent elements; growing passion
Physical fight between men; lurking threat from an enemy
Mild period language; infrequent strong words
Social drinking in Victorian settings
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No magic or witchcraft present
No occult or demonology content present
Light class and social-status themes of Victorian England
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Hero’s past child neglect and abuse; dubious consent elements
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