Beauty and the Baron: A Regency Fairy Tale Retelling

A penniless maid determined to save her father, a broken baron bent on isolation, and the undeniable draw between them that could lead to happiness-or disaster. Rose Sinclair has run out of options. With her father in prison and their bookshop sold to pay his debts, she has no choice but to turn to Henry Covington, the Baron Norcliffe. But the baron has more than earned his harsh reputation, and Rose must face his wrath in order to save her father-and herself. Since the deaths of his parents, Henry Covington has isolated himself from society, ensuring the solitude of his estate with his deliberate callousness. However, when the beautiful Miss Sinclair appears on his doorstep, begging for a chance to repay her father's debt to him, a moment of weakness finds him offering her a position-as a maid in his own house. They both soon learn that first impressions are not to be believed. Henry is surprised-and intrigued-by Rose's optimistic charm, while Rose slowly uncovers Henry's true self,