Radiance

An earl's daughter sets her cap at a worldly yet absent-minded man of science. Challenge accepted!

At Prince Albert's Great Exhibition, Lady Radiance falls in love . . . with gemstones! Jewelry-making becomes her passion, until a dash-fire geologist captures her fancy in the lecture hall. What will it take to catch his eye in the ballroom?

Well-traveled and daring, Professor Edward Lockwood accepts Queen Victoria's delicate assignment, although he's confounded when partnered with a fiery-haired, quick-witted aristocratic lady. An intriguing union, as long as she doesn't distract him!

While the royal mission grows more perilous, Edward struggles to keep his focus on exquisite emeralds over emerald-green eyes and on red rubies rather than lush, ruby-red lips. But Radiance wasn't raised to be ignored. Amongst London's skilled jewelers - and treacherous thieves - can she unmask an expert forger while showing Edward she's more precious than any gemstone?

Engaging characters, entertaining stories, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue - you'll find it all in the books by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.