Protected by the Earl: A Secret Identity Historical Regency Romance

She’s a runaway with a secret identity. He’s a reclusive earl with a dangerous past. Forced together, their forbidden love could save them—or ruin everything.

Fleeing a ruthless pursuer, Miss Ellen Norcliffe has spent weeks looking over her shoulder. When she stumbles into Lord Jacob Bouverie’s garden, saving the brooding earl from a deadly attack wasn’t part of her plan—nor was falling ill and taking refuge in his castle.

To stay hidden, Ellen adopts a false identity—even from him.

Jacob, a reformed rake turned reclusive earl, has spent five years locked away, haunted by his father’s death and a scandal that could ruin him. Ellen’s courage and quiet beauty stir feelings he thought buried, breaking through the shadows of his isolated world.

Every glance, every touch fans the tension between them—dangerous, unspoken, and impossible to resist.

When Jacob gathers his suspects to uncover the truth about his father’s death, Ellen is pulled deeper into his dangerous world. As secrets unravel and their connection deepens, Jacob must protect her at all costs—even if it means risking everything.

This clean Regency novel is filled with swoon-worthy romance, gripping intrigue, and heart-pounding suspense. With unforgettable characters and a sweet, satisfying happily-ever-after, it’s a story you won’t want to miss!