Bridgerton meets Legally Blonde in this spicy standalone regency fae fantasy romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lies That Summon the Night. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and India Holton.

Araminta's sense of style is so distinct, it's criminal - literally. But how was the fae pinup model supposed to know stealing mourning attire from deceased widows was illegal? Now her proclivities for serial theft have landed her behind bars, and there's only one way out: a contract marriage to the grumpy detective who arrested her.

Oliver Whitwood's work as a human detective in the faelands is nothing short of banal. But when he's offered the promotion of a lifetime, he'll stop at nothing to secure it. All he has to do is gather intelligence on a cruise that caters exclusively to newlyweds.

Which is why he needs a wife.

Araminta must escape the charges made against her, even if it means entering a short-term marriage with a man who aggravates her more than silk with a low thread count. Oliver is just as displeased with his choice of bride; Araminta gets on his every last nerve with her bubbly personality paired with her over-the-top gothic attire. Not to mention the way she makes him want to kiss her senseless after every argument. They'll need to fake their romance to complete their mission, but at least their strategic smiles and lingering touches are only temporary.

Or are they? When new feelings collide with threats to their lives, Araminta and Oliver discover the pounding of their hearts might not only be from their dance with danger.