Revenge wasn’t the noblest reason to return to London, but it was the most compelling.

With revenge written on his heart, Lord Alexander Fairfax, a notorious rake, sets his sights on Lady Amelia Hartley, the lady rake who heartlessly spurned him.

Alexander’s plan is simple: ruin Amelia’s marriage prospects and reclaim his pride. But was it indeed his pride that was wounded?

Amelia, nearing spinsterhood, is under pressure to find a husband. Unaware of Alexander’s scheme, she regrets rejecting him and yearns for their lost connection.

Can their tangled past become a second chance at love, or will vengeance tear them apart forever?

This is a clean, wholesome, standalone short story, perfect for all readers seeking heartwarming love stories without explicit content.