Byrne is becoming a favorite in historical romance after reading 4 of her books. This is third in a series (I intend to read all), and features an unconventional (for the time), strong young heroine who investigates the death of a friend and an underworld gang leader trying to get he and his brother out of the business. I‘m noticing that Byrne‘s stories are a bit more 🔥🔥🔥 than others where sexy times are concerned and sometimes darker. 4/5⭐️