She was shunned by high society, now it’s time for her to shun their rules.

In the heart of the Regency England, Stella Marlowe’s fashionable boutique hides a scandalous secret. More than a talented modiste, Stella is the ton’s most discreet spy, supplying information for the scandalous gossip column on everyone’s lips. Previously an insider, currently a pariah, she now has the power to make or break the reputation of the fabulous members of the London ton.

However, everything changes the moment he steps through her shop’s door.

Demian, the newly titled heir of the prestigious Lord Ellington, is grappling with his unexpected inheritance and the cold shoulders of his benefactor’s family. When he seeks Stella’s expertise in fashion and the necessary knowledge to navigate the ton, a unique business arrangement begins between them. As their connection blossoms, though, this mere transaction turns into raw attraction.

With her keen eye for both style and scandal, Stella finds in Demian more than just a client. She sees a man struggling to find his place in a world where he never asked to belong. Together, they begin to weave a story of their own, one stitched with secret glances and unspoken promises.

Yet, happiness comes with a greater cost when you fall in love with the one you’re meant to betray. 

Can their love survive the scrutiny of a world eager to find fault, or will the threads of their forbidden romance unravel under the weight of society’s gaze?