The second novel in the thrilling Bareknuckle Bastards trilogy from the multi-award winning and NYT bestselling historical romance author Sarah MacLean

'I loved it' Eloisa James

'Smart, sexy, and always romantic' Julia Quinn

'For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean' Lisa Kleypas

The Lady's Plan . . .

When Lady Henrietta Sedley declares her twenty-ninth year her own, she has plans. Plans to inherit her father's business, to make her own fortune and to live her own life. But first, she has plans to experience a taste of the pleasure she'll forgo as a confirmed spinster. She does not, however, plan to find the most beautiful man she's ever seen tied up in her carriage and threatening to ruin The Year of Hattie before it's even begun.

The Bastard's Proposal . . .

After waking in a carriage at Hattie's feet, Whit - a king of Covent Garden known to all the world as Beast - can't help but wonder about the strange woman who frees him . . . especially when he discovers her plans for a night of pleasure on his turf. He is more than happy to offer Hattie all she desires . . . for a price.

An Unexpected Passion . . .

Soon, Hattie and Whit find themselves rivals in business and pleasure: she won't give up her plans; he won't give up his power . . . but neither of them see that if they're not careful, they'll have no choice but to give up everything . . . including their hearts.