This is a short story (15,000 words) cliffhanger prequel to A Dangerous Invitation, and can be read as The Rookery Rogues 0.5. It is not a standalone story. It also includes excerpts from the other books in the Rookery Rogues series.
Daniel O'Reilly has everything: the job of a lifetime and the love of the only woman he's ever wanted. But the siren's lure of gin calls to him, and Daniel can't shake it. With each passing day, his life spins more out of control, until one night he's wrongfully arrested for a murder he didn't commit.
Shipping magnate's daughter Kate Morgan knows her betrothed has flaws, but she's determined to stick by him. Resourceful and smart, Kate believes that she can conquer their problems with force of will alone. But even she can't stop Daniel from leaving, when the only other option is execution at Newgate Prison...
Praise for Erica Monroe's writing...
"Riveting story, superb characters, stellar prose...Monroe is a supremely gifted writer: her prose is flawless, fluid and elegant." -Fresh Fiction
"Different and unexpected...[with] a gritty rawness that makes it emotional and beautiful." -RT Book Reviews
"Gritty, engaging, and emotionally compelling." -Vanessa Kelly, Bestselling author
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