In this spicy, enemies-to-lovers historical romance brimming with breathless emotion and suspense, a lady detective must unravel the greatest mystery of all: the return of her not-so-dead husband.
“The BEST second-chance historical romance with estranged spouses that I’ve ever read." —triviareads, Goodreads
#1 National Bestselling Romance
2025 New England Readers’ Choice Award Winner
Lady Charlotte Fayne founded her Society of Angels—an elite group of female detectives—to help women in danger. But now, she can't outrun her own past. When her latest investigation dredges up buried secrets, the life she’s built begins to unravel. And the greatest threat? The husband she thought was long dead.
As dangerous enemies close in, Charlie must choose: pursue a safe new love or surrender to the man who once broke her heart...and who could do so again. One wrong move could spell ruin for her, her Angels, and even the Crown itself.
In this deadly game of cat and mouse, Charlie's choice will determine whether her mission succeeds...or becomes her last.
“Charlie and her hero have all the Grace Callaway magic – connection, passion, angst, and swoon. With a mystery to uncover and a past to work through, Callaway shows why when second chance romances are done well they can be a top tier read.” —Sadie Reads, Goodreads
Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and suspense. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Lisa Kleypas, and Amanda Quick. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse.
LADY CHARLOTTE'S SOCIETY OF ANGELS (hot Victorian romance)
1. Olivia and the Masked Duke (Livy & Ben)
2. Pippa and the Prince of Secrets (Pippa & Cullen)
3. Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl (Fiona & Thomas)
4. Glory and the Master of Shadows (Glory & Wei)
5. Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster (Charlie & her hero)
Novella: Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke
Don't miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order):
– Mayhem in Mayfair
– Heart of Enquiry (Kents)
– Game of Dukes
– Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels (this book belongs to this series)
– Blackwood Legacy
USA Today & International Bestselling Author Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romance filled with mystery and adventure. Her debut novel was a Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® Finalist and a #1 National Regency Bestseller, and her subsequent novels have topped national and international bestselling lists. She is the winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, the Maggie Award for Excellence in Historical Romance, the Golden Leaf, and the Passionate Plume Award. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan and lives with her family in a valley close to the ocean. When she’s not writing, she enjoys dancing, dining in hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and going on adapted adventures with her special son.