She was never meant to be saved... and he was never meant to want her.
Get ready for another Guard of Six Historical Romance!
She is the Pearl of London-owned by power, desired by men... and never meant to be free.
As one of the Seven Jewels of London, Cleodora de Beaumont has spent her life as a prized courtesan under the control of a ruthless bishop, her beauty traded to keep her opium-addicted father alive. But when she dares to run, she collides with the one man she should never want-a knight sworn to protect the king.
Aidric St. John of the Guard of Six-Henry III's most elite protectors-lives by duty, honor, and absolute loyalty. Hiding Cleo is treason. Wanting her is worse because she belongs to a dangerous man... and she carries a secret that could destroy them both.
As desire turns deadly and loyalties are tested, Cleo must decide-remain a pawn... or risk everything for the knight who would burn the world to set her free.
Tropes you'll love:

• Forbidden Love
• Protector Knight Hero
• Courtesan Heroine
• He Falls First
• Touch Her and Die
• Forced Proximity
• Hidden Agenda / Dangerous Secret
• Power Imbalance
• Political Intrigue
• Rescue & Redemption
• High Angst, High Stakes