London, 1819 

Marked for death, Lady Augustine Christopherson finds herself scouring the slums of London in a desperate search to find the men who killed her father, and are determined to dispose of her. To protect her family, to protect herself, she is determined to find the men before they find her. 

The last thing she wanted was an entanglement with a duke that threatens her very survival… 

Hardened long ago, the last thing the Duke of Dunway wanted was an entanglement with a chit of the ton. But in the flash of a pistol, his fate is altered as he finds himself honor-bound to protect Lady Augustine from, of all things, herself. 

The Hold Your Breath series begins. 

A thousand reasons to hold your breath, and one to let it go. 

Historical romance with strong women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure.