The Blackstone Bargain

The Northern Grit & Gowns Saga, Book One

Elias Blackstone has been exiled to Yorkshire for duelling—and yes, the rumours are mostly true.

All he needs to do is wait out the gossip, avoid further scandal, and return to London with his fortune intact. Easy.

Then Florence Ashcroft sweeps into his quiet exile, all sharp words and stubborn resolve, determined to find a husband… and he is not on the list.

She wants peace. He brings chaos.

But Elias has never been one to walk away from a challenge—and Florence might just be the most tempting one yet.

If you love slow-burn romance, razor-sharp banter, and moody landscapes, you’ll fall headlong into The Blackstone Bargain.

And Elias, our brooding gentleman, who you’ll want to strangle and kiss in equal measure—fans of Bridgerton, North and South, Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas will adore The Blackstone Bargain.

For listeners who want the stakes high, the longing deep, and more mood than steam.

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