Lady Lou the Highwayman: A Regency Romance (The Drummonds Book 1)

A lady bound by duty. A gentleman weary of masks. A secret that could destroy everything.Society teaches that a lady should never take the blame for another’s mistake.But Lou Drummond has never been particularly good at following society’s rules.An impulsive plan in the name of loyalty sets events in motion that Lou can no longer control. Now, she must balance her role in the daylight world of teas and polite conversation with a far more perilous commitment that demands courage, cunning, and sacrifice. Should the truth ever be exposed, the consequences would be ruinous… even deadly.Secrets are fragile things and Lou’s is perilous enough to see her hang.Simon Ashton, Earl of Garswood, has long since lost patience with the hypocrisy of the ton. After witnessing his father’s parade of indiscretions excused and ignored, he no longer believes love is anything more than a polite illusion.Until the night his carriage is halted on the King’s Highway by a masked figure with fire in their voice and courage in their stance.Intrigued becomes fascinated.Fascinated becomes enthralled.And Simon cannot let her go.As danger closes in and betrayal waits in the dark, desire tangles with danger, trust becomes the most treacherous gamble of all, and Lou must choose to protect her secret or risk everything for the only man who sees her true self.Lady Lou the Highwayman is a witty, romantic Regency adventure brimming with hidden identities, midnight escapades, sharp banter, and slow-burning passion. Perfect for readers who love their historical romance with a daring heroine, a disarmingly honourable hero, and a touch of danger in the moonlight. Read more