A Seaside Scandal: A Regency Romance (Change of Heart Book 2)

About this book

A peaceful seaside holiday takes a dramatic turn for Miss Alice Kellaway when she finds herself competing against her closest friend for the attention of the mysterious Jonathan Croft. While Alice is determined to pursue her own happiness, Jonathan remains guarded, convinced that both women are merely fortune hunters interested only in his wealth. The tension reaches a breaking point during an ill-fated swim, where a compromising situation leaves Alice’s reputation in tatters. To salvage her social standing, she and Jonathan are forced into a marriage neither of them wants. Bound by scandal and fueled by mutual resentment, the pair must navigate a domestic life defined by clashing wills and deep-seated suspicion. This regency romance leans into the forced proximity and marriage of convenience tropes, creating a high-stakes battle of wits. As they are thrust together, the resentment begins to fray, revealing a simmering attraction that neither can easily ignore. Amidst the pressure of societal expectations and internal doubts, Alice and Jonathan must decide if their union is a tragic mistake or the beginning of an unexpected love story. Will they find common ground before their relationship is swept away by the tide, or will the scandal define them forever?