A perilous journey ignites passion between an artist and an heiress Cassius Westbrook, the youngest twin son of a duke, has no desire to bask in the societal privileges his birth affords him. Choosing the arduous path of an artist in Brighton over the complications of love and marriage, he dedicates his enthusiasm to his artwork instead of romance. However, his steadfast resolve falters when he is hired to paint a miniature for the enchanting Beatrice Fairfax. Her guardian uncle intends to use this portrait to secure a wealthy suitor for the orphaned heiress, a notion that Cassius finds detestable, yet he agrees to the commission. Beatrice Fairfax, heiress to a modest fortune, is resolute in her decision never to marry. Scarred by her mother's scandalous affair and her own disheartening encounters with men, she dedicates herself to an independent yet solitary future, expanding her animal rescue sanctuary and traveling the world. But her uncle harbors sinister designs on her fortune, determined to bend her to his will by any means necessary, including forcing her into an arranged marriage. His machinations lead Beatrice to seek Cassius’s aid, igniting a desperate flight from Brighton to London. As these two people from opposite worlds journey together, their forced proximity fans the flames of an unexpected attraction, challenging both to navigate their feelings and reconsider their futures. Will they seize this chance, or will the shadows of their pasts and the dangers of the present keep them apart? Dive into their tumultuous tale and discover if love can indeed conquer all. CHRONICLES OF THE WESTBROOK BRIDES: Midnight Christmas Waltz Mission at Midnight Holly, Mistletoe, & Midnight Snow The Wallflower’s Midnight Waltz The Midnight Marquess Minuet at Midnight Kiss a Rake at Midnight Unmasked at Midnight Memories Made at Midnight Once Upon a Midnight Dream CHECK OUT USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COLLETTE CAMERON’S COMPLETE LIBRARY OF REGENCY AND SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER ROMANCE SERIES: Chronicles of the Westbrook Brides Daughters of Desire: Scandalous Ladies For the Love of an Earl (Wicked Earls’ Club) Heart of a Scot Highland Heather Romancing a Scot: Castle Brides Ladies of Opportunity Seductive Scoundrels The Culpepper Misses The Honorable Rogues®