Marriage Most Scandalous by Johanna Lindsey

Sebastian Townshend was a reckless young nobleman whose duel left a man dead—and his family shattered. Banished by his father, he vanished from England, leaving behind a life of privilege and a heart full of regret. Years later, he returns under a new name, a battle-hardened mercenary with no intention of facing his past—until love gives him no choice.

Lady Margaret Landor, determined and daring, hires the mysterious mercenary to investigate a dangerous plot. What she doesn’t expect is to find passion beneath his hardened exterior—or to uncover the secret that could destroy them both.

Set against a backdrop of intrigue and betrayal, Marriage Most Scandalous is a sweeping tale of forbidden love, redemption, and the irresistible pull of desire—told with Johanna Lindsey’s signature charm and sensuality.