Captured At The Castle (Scandal in Sussex #2)

The best way to start one's new position as magistrate is not to have a missing uncle, rumored to have been involved in smuggling and spying. All his life Geoffrey Hammerstead has only ever wanted to protect others, and now that he finally can, he must combat suspicion to hold onto his new position.

Etienne is French. Not the best thing to be when living on England's south coast, surrounded by locals terrified Bonaparte might invade. Etienne has no family and no connection to his home country. When the new magistrate arrests him for suspicious behavior, Etienne is furious. But Etienne is more furious when the new magistrate is assigned to protect him.

Geoffrey and Etienne are both confident they abhor each other. Why then can they not stop thinking about each other? Can they help each other overcome their pasts, and even attempt to forge a future together?