The Forgotten Countess (The Ravenswood Legacy Book 1)

SOME SECRETS ARE TOO DARK TO FORGIVE. SOME LOVES ARE TOO STRONG TO DENY.Eleanor Ashford is a woman running from a ghost—her own reputation. Cast out of society three years ago over a scandal she didn't commit, she finds refuge at Ravenswood Estate as a companion to a dying Countess. But Ravenswood is no sanctuary. It is a Gothic fortress ruled by a man who hates her.Adrian Blackwell, the Earl of Ravenswood, is a wounded soul carved from stone and cynicism. He believes Eleanor is the woman who ruined his past. He believes she is a liar, a schemer, and a danger to his family. He wants her gone. But he cannot look away.Trapped under the same roof, surrounded by whispers and shadows, a dangerous attraction ignites between them. As Eleanor uncovers the dark secrets buried within the estate, she realizes Adrian's hatred is a mask for something far more volatile. And Adrian discovers that the woman he despises might be the only one capable of saving him.In a world where reputation is everything, trust is the ultimate risk. To find redemption, Eleanor must confront the past. To find love, Adrian must surrender his pride.THE FORGOTTEN COUNTESS is a sweeping Victorian romance of second chances, hidden truths, and a passion that refuses to be extinguished. Perfect for fans of Jane Eyre, The Duke and I, and Gothic historicals where the heart is the most dangerous battlefield of all. Read more