The Lady’s Lieutenant by Ava Bond

Lieutenant John Perrin witnesses Lady Cate Dobbs’ father, a powerful lord, furious at his daughter’s humiliation at the hands of a famous rake. Lord Dobbs states his daughter is ruined, and desperate to save her, Perrin says he will marry Lady Cate. Despite their class divide, Lord Dobbs agrees to this marriage of necessity.

The two acquaintances go for a honeymoon in Lyme Regis. whilst getting to know one another better, John discovers a local smugglers gang, and decides to confront the bootleggers despite the risk to his life. Will Lady Cate risk all to save her rescuer?

Tropes you’ll enjoy:
Friends to lovers
‘Rescuing’ each other
Class divide
War hero
‘Ruined’ heroine
Regency
Only one bed