Is Lord Willingham the rake the gossips say he is or is he Lady Arabella's last chance for love?A man with a secret past, Lord Christopher Hayes, Baron Willingham, wishes simply to be left alone to lick his wounds and regain the fortune his uncle lost to a villainous fraudster: a swindler who continues to plague Christopher wherever he goes. When Lady Arabella lands unexpectedly on his doorstep, Christopher is forced to choose between helping her or keeping his secrets, but at what cost? Lady Arabella Sedgewick fears spinsterhood, but she fears her attraction to Lord Willingham, an infamous rake even more. When Christopher takes up residence in the dilapidated manor house at the end of the lane, Arabella's father forbids her to associate with the scoundrel. But Arabella ignores her father's wishes and befriends Christopher. As their unlikely friendship grows, Arabella is soon swept up in Christopher's troubles and must make a dangerous choice. Which will she choose? Her friend or her heart? join Arabella and Christopher for a feel-good tale about the healing power of love. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton. A slow burn Regency romance you won't soon forget! Download you copy today! Although part of a series, all of Isabella Thorne's novels are standalone stories and can be read in any order. If you like powerful heroines, dastardly villains and dashing, mysterious gentlemen, then you'll adore Isabella Thorne! Enjoy all her Regency romance books - full of passion, adventure and love against the odds. The Ladies of the North The Viscount's Wayward Son The Marquess' Rose The Duke's Winter Promise (Prequel) The Ladies of London Wager on Love The Ladies of Bath The Duke's Daughter The Baron in Bath The Deceptive Earl Winning Lady Jane (Prequel) The Hawthorne Sisters The Forbidden Valentine The Spinsters of the North The Hidden Duchess The Mayfair Maid The Baggington Sisters The Countess and the Baron Almost Promised The Healing Heart The Lady to Match a Rogue Nettlefold Chronicles Novellas Not Quite a Lady Not Quite a Knight Other Novels by Isabella Thorne The Mad Heiress and the Duke The Duke's Wicked Wager Follow Isabella Thorne on Amazon, Facebook and Bookbub. SIGN UP for her newsletter to be notified of the debut of Isabella Thorne's next novel.