In a world where reputation is everything, can she risk it all to save a stranger's life?
Lady Cassandra Lockhart is determined to ensure her brother's engagement announcement goes off without a hitch, even if it means intervening in a scandalous tryst. But when she follows a gentleman into the shadows, she discovers something far more dangerous-a covert meeting with a spy. Lord Nigel Southcott never imagined his informant's tip would lead him into a deadly trap set by the notorious Le Renard. He also never expected to be rescued by a captivating stranger, whose courage matches her beauty. To protect Nigel from his pursuers, Cassandra hides him away, aware that doing so risks both her reputation and her safety. As they navigate the perilous world of espionage and deception, a bond forms between them that neither can deny. But with Le Renard closing in, will their wit and newfound love be enough to outmaneuver the enemy, or will they both be caught in the web of intrigue? The third book in this series, A Heart in the Balance is a sweet Regency romance, full of witty characters and a swoony happily ever after. The stories in the Lockhart Sweet Regency Romance series are all standalone novels. They can be read apart or enjoyed in proper order. Book One: Wager for a Lady's Hand