A Victorian retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, full of emotion and spice! No gentleman can tempt her Except the one who got away… Rejected by the man she thought she’d marry, Evangeline Sinclair won’t be fooled again.Instead, she’s cultivating her reputation—as an indomitable shrew! When James, the new Earl of Penford, left Evie it was because he knew he couldn’t give her the life she deserved.Now, returning after a traumatic experience abroad, he’s even less the man she needs. But when Evie’s defiance lands her in trouble with the law, the only way to protect her is by marriage—if he can tame the stubborn miss into being his countess! Perfect for fans of: 💍 Marriage of convenience 🎩 High society