Death is just the beginning in this dark, emotional Gothic novella that harkens back to Mary Shelley's F the death of her beloved guardian, Miss Felicity Fields is left alone with an uncertain future. But this blunt bluestocking has a secret: she's determined to resurrect her guardian through the ancient art of alchemy. The last thing she needs is the return of Nicholas Harding, the Duke of Wycliffe and rightful owner of her home on the wild coast of Cornwall. He stirs an unexpected passion within her, and Felicity has had enough change in her life.When they were children, Nicholas never understood his aunt's brilliant but unemotional ward, or her many strange scientific studies. Now, he's determined to bring Felicity to London so that she may make a match within society--except he can't stop thinking about her. But with the line between life and death blurred by Felicity's grim experiments, can he convince her that she's no longer alone, and her proper place is by his side?---Previously released in Charmed at ChristmasTHE GOTHIC BRIDES SERIES:Suspenseful, emotional historical romance series with a Gothic flare, set during the Regency, where intrepid women and courageous gentlemen challenge the ton's assumptions on their scandalous path to happily ever after.In order:The Mad CountessThe Determined DuchessThe Scandalous Widow (4-24-18) USA Today Bestselling Author Erica Monroe writes dark, gritty historical romance. Her current series include Gothic Brides (Regency Gothics), The Rookery Rogues (pre-Victorian gritty working class romance), and Covert Heiresses (Regency spies who are the children of a duke). She was a finalist in the published historical category for the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Romantic Suspense, and her books have been recommended reads at Fresh Fiction, Smexy Books, SBTB, and All About Romance. When she's not writing, she's drinking coffee, reading comic books, or watching televison. She lives in the suburbs of North Carolina with her husband, two dogs, and two cats. Visit Erica online at and sign up for her new release newsletter at: Set in Regency England, intrepid women and courageous gentlemen must face dark, dangerous circumstances on their path to happily ever after

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