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Her Beast in Brighton: Regency Historical Romance (Bastards of Brighton Book 1)
A captivating enemies-to-lovers historical romance where a daring heroine, a feared underworld king, and a single lost slipper rewrite a classic fairy tale.
Lady Calliope Turner has only one goal: freedom.
Desperate to escape the cruel grip of her manipulative stepmother, her spiteful stepsisters, and an unwanted marriage arranged without her consent, she leaves her former life behind to open a small candle shop in Brighton. Determined to build an independent future, she hopes to leave her family’s schemes—and her past—far behind.
But fate has other plans.
One evening, while making a routine visit to meet a merchant, Calliope accidentally witnesses a dangerous crime that was never meant to have a witness. With powerful enemies suddenly on her trail, she has only one choice—run.
In her frantic escape, however, she leaves behind the one piece of evidence that could expose her identity: a single slipper.
Maxen Fury is no ordinary gentleman.
One of the seven illegitimate sons of the powerful Duke of Crane, Maxen has carved out his own kingdom within Brighton’s dangerous criminal underworld. Feared by enemies and respected by allies, he rules with unwavering strength, driven by a single ambition—to build an empire so powerful that neither he nor his brothers will ever again be forced to live at the mercy of others.
Romance has never been part of his plans.
Yet when a mysterious new tenant arrives at one of his properties, Maxen quickly discovers that Calliope is unlike anyone he has ever met. Intelligent, fiercely independent, and unwilling to be intimidated, she challenges him at every turn while hiding secrets that could place them both in grave danger.
As suspicion slowly transforms into irresistible attraction, the line between hunter and protector begins to blur.
Calliope struggles to trust the intimidating man whose reputation inspires fear throughout the city, while Maxen finds himself confronting emotions he has spent a lifetime denying. Beneath his ruthless exterior lies a man shaped by hardship, loyalty, and sacrifice—one who may be willing to risk everything for the woman who refuses to see him as a monster.
But enemies are closing in, hidden identities threaten to unravel, and dangerous secrets refuse to stay buried.
To survive, Calliope and Maxen must decide whether love is worth risking everything they have fought to protect.
Blending the magic of a Cinderella-inspired retelling with unforgettable characters, sizzling chemistry, hidden identities, fierce protectiveness, and heart-pounding suspense, this enchanting historical romance delivers a story filled with passion, danger, redemption, and the enduring hope that love can flourish even in the darkest places.
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