The Rake & the Maid — Lotte R. James

The darkness in their hearts means they can never love - doesn't it?Euphemia Fortescue fled an arranged marriage, and suffered the whims and trials of false friends and twisted lords. But as Harcourt Sinclair's housemaid, she found peace and purpose.Harcourt Sinclair has been planning his revenge for twenty years against those peers of society who stole everything from him. But his single-mindedness will cost him, unless he can learn to trust his least expected saviour...Redemption, adventure, secrets, desire, and love in Regency London.Note to readers: The Vixens & Villains series contains open-door sex scenes, some language, and themes which may be difficult for some readers, which are listed in the content notes for each book. ...Content notes:Mention of past trauma (physical abuse - not explicit)ViolenceMurderMention of sexual assault (inferred not explicit)