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Juliet Finch has to rely on herself because everyone who should have cared for her has failed, including the Lord, or so it seems. Finding it necessary to turn to poaching to feed herself and her aunt, Juliet become almost a shadow, only existing outside society in order to hide her illegal activities.

That makes her the perfect person for Henry Russell to enlist in tracking down the person responsible for the menacing notes to his sister. When Henry catches Juliet poaching on his land, he gives her an ultimatum: Help him find Charity's tormentor or face the serious penalty for her crimes.

Forced to work with Henry and Charity, Juliet is drawn to them. Still fiercely independent, she wrestles with her past as she tries all that is in her power to let Charity have peace from her unknown enemy.

This book is for all those who love historical romance with high stakes. I had trouble relating to the characters and figured out the villain early on, but not every reader might run into the same issues. One of the reasons I love Michelle Griep's writing is for the Gothic feel, but this was more straight historical romance. The reasons it didn't resonate with me might be the very reason you love this story! I hope you'll check it out.

I received my copy of the book from NetGalley. All thoughts in this review are my own.