Welcome to Litsy!

Five years ago, Miss Sarah Paxton was the most celebrated debutante of the season...until her headstrong nature enticed her into a scandalous act with a foreign diplomat at a masquerade ball. Her reputation ruined, Sarah was banished to the country to be a companion to Great Aunt Bernice, the widow of a merchant sea captain. Now, unexpected news arrives that Sarah's stepmother, Mrs. Kitty Paxton, is being blackmailed and wishes for Sarah to return to assist in resolving the situation. Sarah arrives in London to find that Lucas Vale is the prime suspect. Sarah recalls Lucas as the epitome of stuffy propriety who she found so unappealing during her own debut season. Little does Sarah know, Lucas had once been attracted to her from afar, but found her too rash and reckless for his fastidious tastes. What could possibly induce Lucas Vale to play blackmailer? Now, Sarah will have to get close to him to find out the truth as they both resist their growing attraction.