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• Title: The Lady He Lost

• Pages: 336

• Genre: Adult Romantic Comedy/Historical Romance

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca

• Publication Date: April 2, 2024

• ISBN-10: ‎ 1728290635

• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1728290638

• Available in: Trade Paperback

THE LADY HE LOST, synopsis

Her only interest is in making her own way in the world. Luckily, he can help.

Lieutenant Eli Williams was supposed to be dead. In the two years since his shipwreck, his friends and family mourned him, his brother spent his savings, and his fiancée married someone else. So, when he turns up in the middle of the London social season, he quickly becomes the talk of the town. All Eli wants is to set his life back in order and reconnect with Jane Bishop, a friend who has always meant so much more to him, before returning to sea.

Jane refuses to waste any more of her life pining over Eli, who chose her cousin instead of her. She needs to focus on gaining her financial independence by establishing a ladies' gambling club. Never mind that Eli keeps trying to atone for his past mistake by bringing in new members. He's obviously keeping secrets about his disappearance, which means that she can't trust him with her heart even if she did kiss him in a moment of weakness. Or three.

As Eli works to regain her trust, Jane's defensive walls begin to crumble. But when Eli faces a court of inquiry on suspicion of desertion, Jane must decide if she can let go of the past to build a future with Eli, or risk losing him for good.

Advance praise

"A fun and sexy historical. It is perfect for fans of empowered women and their supportive men." — Library Journal

“The three-dimensional characters and sensual love scenes charm. Delacour is sure to win fans with this.” — Publishers Weekly

"Refreshingly charming with a feisty, resilient heroine worth fighting for. I loved it!" — Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling author

"Friends to enemies to lovers at its best. I loved every minute." — Harper St. George, author of The Heiress Gets a Duke

Perfect for fans of:

• Witty, steamy historical romance

• Grumpy (f) x Sunshine (m)

• Independant heroines

• Cinnamon roll heroes

• Enthusiastic consent

• Ladies’ gambling clubs

Comp titles:

• Tessa Dare’s Spindle Cove series

• The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton

• Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore

• An Heiress’s Guide to Deception and Desire by Manda Collins