Short Synopsis
In the first installment of the Affairs by Moonlight series, a passionate romance develops between an industrious inventor and an attractive young widow. Contains mature themes.

Full Synopsis
Lady Alexandra Morley, an alluring widow, is desperate to devise a plan to reverse her fortunes. When fate lands her in the arms of Phineas "Finn" Burke, an attractive inventor, she despairs of ever getting what she needs . . . until they kiss.

Finn has always been impervious to the charms of the female species, intent only on perfecting his "horseless carriage" engine. He never dreamed he'd meet a woman like Alexandra, who is as stubborn as she is comely. Despite the brewing scandal, Finn longs to make Alexandra his wife, but he must first convince the maddening lady that their love is the only thing that matters.

"Gray's impeccably crafted debut romance (which gracefully tips its literary cap to Shakespeare) is a complete triumph." ---Booklist Starred Review

"The charming plot, enlightening historical detail, breathtaking sensuality, and unusual 1890s Tuscan setting take a backseat to the exquisite characterizations, clever dialog, and addictive prose that make this exceptional debut stand apart." ---Library Journal Starred Review

"A sparkling performance by narrator Veida Dehmlow brings out the nuances of eighteenth-century sexual mores." ---AudioFile

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