The Bitter Grip

About this book

Her memory failed her, but love never did.This emotionally rich Regency romance with courtroom drama and a slow-burn love story begins with a childhood betrothal that ends in heartbreak when Alexander Sinclair botches his long-awaited proposal. Years later, he returns to England a changed man-only to find Lucinda Harrington still unwed...and claiming to be engaged to his debt-ridden younger brother!Alex is determined to win back the only woman he's ever loved. But Lucinda is no longer the girl he left behind. Fiercely loyal to man and animal alike, she plunges recklessly into a dangerous web of extortion, duty, and a scandalous masquerade.Risking everything to rescue a beloved pet, Lucinda finds herself in the brutal clutches of London's most feared moneylenders-The Bitter Grip. The resulting injuries leave Lucinda trying to piece together what happened before her testimony against the villains ruins her future happiness, or a chance to be with Alex.A story of forgotten promises, found courage, and enduring love, The Bitter Grip is perfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah M. Eden, and fans of sweet Regency romance. Filled with legal intrigue, family loyalty, and second chances, this poignant romance explores the cost of compassion, the strength of a woman's voice, and the power of love-even when memory falters.