: The plot includes arson, kidnapping, and the constant threat of espionage, keeping the stakes high.

: Both characters are "loners" by choice who learn that they are stronger together.

To protect her family and their home, The Wild Rose Inn, she even agrees to an arranged marriage of her father’s choosing. What she doesn't know is that the quiet protector staying at the inn is far more than he seems. 🎖️ The Hero in Hiding

If you'd like, I can help you or suggest other Regency series by Ellie St. Clair with similar tropes.