A mysterious heir is on his way to England.
Will Molly be able to find her place in his household, or will a tragic fate befall one of them within the week?
In this clean mystery romance, two people are thrust together on the ashes of a disastrous murder plot. Now they must find a way to work together despite the unexpected attraction between them.
No one knows the new heir…
Marco Scott has never been to England, but now he is next in line to a title. Surrounded by potential enemies, he must find his footing in this strange land. Learning he is to act as guardian to an enticing young woman only makes matters more complicated.
A ward stuck in a stranger’s home…
Molly Carter is handed over to the new heir, a man no one knew existed until it was revealed a peer was murdered to conceal his existence. To make matters worse, he might be the most beautiful man alive, which is making her blurt out the most embarrassing nonsense.
But someone is not happy that Marco will inherit. Danger lurks in the shadows, and he can’t inherit if he’s dead. Can Molly and Marco come to terms with their newfound passion to solve the mystery before one of them ends up in a grave?
Miss Carter and the Baron's Heir is a heartwarming tale of integrity, unexpected devotion, and love found in the most unlikely of places. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and a dash of intrigue with your romance, you will be enchanted by the fifth installment in C. N. Jarrett’s Reluctant Reckonings series. Can be read as a standalone.
What to expect:
- Kissing
- No Cursing
- Closed Door After Marriage
Included Historical Romance Tropes:
- Fish Out of Water (Italian Hero in England)
- Inheritance Surprise / Unexpected Heir
- Murder Mystery in Regency Setting
- Family Secrets and Estrangement
- Forbidden Attraction (Guardian’s Ward / Cousin by Marriage)
- Found Family Dynamics
- Brooding Hero with Tragic Past
- Protective Hero
