Lockwood Family

Protecting her was his duty. Falling for her was a risk he couldn't afford-but couldn't resist.Lady Melody Lockwood deciphers enemy codes from the safety of her home. It is safe and predictable, allowing her to feel as though she is doing more than what is expected of a lady in High Society. However, when a leak at the agency suggests her cover may have been blown, she faces a danger she never expected.Wesley Ainsworth, the Earl of Emberly, is tasked with protecting Lady Melody, a responsibility he takes very seriously-even when she insists she doesn't need his help. Having already lost one agent under his watch, he is determined to do whatever it takes to keep her safe.As the threat looms closer, Wesley and Melody are forced to work together to uncover the culprit that is lurking in the shadows of Brockhall Manor. Their partnership challenges them to balance duty with the desires of their hearts. Will they unravel the mystery in time, or will their guarded hearts keep them from working together and discovering the love they both deserve?

He was the last man she ever wanted to turn to. Now, he's the only one she can't live without.Lady Elodie Lockwood is content with being a wallflower, but fate has other plans. Declared the diamond of the Season by the queen herself, she finds herself the unwilling focus of Society's relentless gaze-a situation that feels more like a curse than a blessing. When a single misstep leads to scandal, Elodie is forced to seek help from an unlikely source: Lord Belview, her childhood nemesis.Anthony Sackville, Viscount Belview, has troubles of his own. Tasked with reining in his brother's reckless ways, he's already juggling enough when a young child is left on his doorstep, claiming to be his niece. Determined to shield the innocent girl from the chaos surrounding her father, Anthony turns to the one person he believes has the poise and grace to manage the impossible-Lady Elodie.Together, Elodie and Anthony form a surprising attachment that runs far deeper than friendship. But before they can explore these new feelings, they must face unexpected opposition tied to their standing in Society. With Elodie under pressure from an eager suitor and Anthony burdened by family obligations, can they defy convention and carve out a path to happiness?