Love and survival in the shadow of WaterlooWearied by his years as a British intelligence officer, Simon Duval resigns soon after Napoleon's abdication. Returning to England, he discovers his cousin's widow working as a seamstress and living in reduced circumstances. Suzanne is done with love.

So when Simon proposes a marriage of companionship, she accepts. Not expecting a true marriage, Suzanne can't help but be drawn to Simon, until news from France shatters their happiness. Napoleon has escaped and Simon must once again help prevent war.

Only this time, he does not go into danger alone. He and Suzanne will face deadly peril together. A heart-racing Regency romance for fans of Mary Balogh and Georgette Heyer.