Guard of Six- Retribution

She was never meant to be saved... and he was never meant to want her.Get ready for another Guard of Six Historical Romance!She is the Pearl of London-owned by power, desired by men... and never meant to be free.As one of the Seven Jewels of London, Cleodora de Beaumont has spent her life as a prized courtesan under the control of a ruthless bishop, her beauty traded to keep her opium-addicted father alive. But when she dares to run, she collides with the one man she should never want-a knight sworn to protect the king.Aidric St. John of the Guard of Six-Henry III's most elite protectors-lives by duty, honor, and absolute loyalty. Hiding Cleo is treason. Wanting her is worse because she belongs to a dangerous man... and she carries a secret that could destroy them both.As desire turns deadly and loyalties are tested, Cleo must decide-remain a pawn... or risk everything for the knight who would burn the world to set her free.Tropes you'll love: - Forbidden Love- Protector Knight Hero- Courtesan Heroine- He Falls First- Touch Her and Die- Forced Proximity- Hidden Agenda / Dangerous Secret- Power Imbalance- Political Intrigue- Rescue & Redemption- High Angst, High Stakes