The Explorer Returns

Love hadn't been enough years ago; would it be now? Lisbeth, the widowed Duchess of Lusby, travels to Syria to deliver an ancient map that will allow her antiquities club in London to find important artifacts. She expects to deliver them to her colleague, but instead comes face to face with the man whose heart she broke years ago. Gone is the quiet man she once loved, and in his place is a brash, famous explorer. She is unimpressed. Thomas Easton is astounded when Lisbeth appears in the Syrian café where he is spending time with friends. He never planned to see her again after she ended their betrothal with a letter. Gone is the daring young woman he once knew, and in her place is a regal duchess. This different Lisbeth annoys him. Shocking them both, Thomas goads her into staying for one more adventure. He insists to himself it isn't because of any lingering feelings. As they hunt for artifacts, feelings and temptations start to grow between them. Could they have another chance at love? Perhaps, but secrets and dangers both in Syria and England have a way of derailing even the most certain happily-ever-afters. Tropes/Hooks:Second chance romance Forbidden Love Love with a dash of adventure Antiquities hunt Opposites attract Friends to Lovers Bluestocking and explorer Widower and Rake Secrets and danger Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Flame line, so this is a scorching-hot read with open-door steam. The Brazen Curators Book 1 - A Wanton Adventure Book 2 - A Translation of Desire Book 3 - The Explorer Returns