An unlikely love story, a noble spy in the making.. Preparing for her season, the curious and adventurous Lady Theadora Westling comes across a disappointing revelation; her father no longer has a dowry for her and he has decided to save what little is left for Theadora’s young sister.. To gain the freedom and independence she craves, she agrees to her cousin’s rather unconventional plan. True to her adventurous nature, the Lady now finds herself working as a barmaid in the Pot Belly Tavern. However, she is not the only undercover face of the ton there…. Lord Noah Eastonwood, a retired soldier and brother of Duke Simon Eastonwood, is there on an adventure of his own. In return for his silence, Noah asks Theadora to help him solve a mystery, thus entangling her in the wild chase of the notorious Nightshade killer.. While working with Noah, Thea’s feelings grow from suspicion to comradery to burning desire as the dangers of chasing a serial murderer start getting too close for comfort. Can the inexperienced spy complete her mission while trusting her fate in the hands of an exciting but rather dangerous lover?