Pain of The Marquess (The Valiant Love Regency Romance #9) (A Historical Romance Book‪)‬

All of London hunts for a treasure and unfortunately, one woman stands in the middle of it all.

Upon her father's death, Lady Irene Hiller inherited more than the duke's wealth.

She inherited his power.

She inherited his corrupt businesses.

And… she inherited more than a few of his enemies.

As her world begins to unravel, there is only one man she'll allow to put it back together.

The man she's always loved.

The Marquess of Fawley.

Clive has never understood Irene's obsession with him.

He's a criminal.

One of the wild Lost Lords.

While many of the women in society admire him for his title as the Marquess of Fawley, Irene who manages to not only see inside his soul, but touch it in the most intimate way.

But … that doesn't mean he has any intention of giving into the woman's wishes for love and happiness.

Guilt grants her his protection, but it will take more to gain his trust.

Not that his trust is worth much.

Can love overcome the secrets Clive hides?

Will the last Lost Lord find love?