Burning Secrets of a Lady’s Pen by Lucy Langton

Imelda Merritt, a spirited young woman with a passion for writing, finds herself thrust into the spotlight when her work catches the eye of a renowned literary critic known only by his pen name. As their professional relationship blossoms into a forbidden romance, Imelda is swept into a whirlwind of emotions with this tempting man whose mysterious past holds the key to her deepest desires…

With a shocking betrayal threatening to tear her heart apart, she must find the strength to forge her own path and reclaim her destiny.
Baron Corin Langford, a respected literary critic known only by his pseudonym Prospero, is instantly captivated by Imelda’s raw talent and fierce independence. But, as he becomes entangled in a scandalous affair with the very writer he’s sworn to critique, he risks everything he holds dear. Haunted by his past and torn between duty and desire, Corin must confront the truth of his feelings for Imelda before it’s too late.

Will he find the strength to break free from the chains of his own making and claim the love he so desperately craves?
As Imelda and Corin’s passionate love grows, their bond is tested in ways they never imagined and they must face scandal and adversity. When a deadly duel threatens to separate them forever, they will join forces to confront their shared enemy and protect the love that binds them together. Will they emerge victorious, or will they be torn apart by forces beyond their control?

“Burning Secrets of a Lady’s Pen” is a historical romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.