He destroyed her dreams. She'll destroy his heart. Charlotte Grace fought her way from the gutters of London to become England's first female barrister—until the man she loved betrayed her with devastating precision. Forced into marriage with her betrayer, she discovers a truth that shatters everything she thought she knew about their relationship. Andrew Creswell, the Earl of Carlisle, thought he was protecting what was his. Instead, he's unleashed hell. When forced to choose between his fortune and Charlotte's future, he makes a decision that will haunt them both forever. Now, as Charlotte flees and his empire crumbles, he faces the ultimate choice: cling to what he bled to build or sacrifice everything to become the man worthy of her forgiveness. The question isn't whether love can survive betrayal—it's whether either of them will survive the flames of their own making. Tropes and Themes you'll love: Enemies to lovers Forced proximity / Forced marriage Redemption arc Marriage of convenience Touch her and die Second chance romance The Daring Damsels Book 1 - Touched by a Traitor Book 2 - Literary Liaison Book 3 - A Most Peculiar Courtship