Genevieve Edwards never expected to see Oliver Sinclair again. When he finally returns after seven years, they both find themselves straddling the lines between hatred, passion, love, and scandal in a new London Season.

Genevieve does not trust people easily. Growing up in a cruel home, her only solace had been the strangely kind little boy who decided to be her friend. But when that boy grew up and left to travel the world, the heartbreak of his abandonment stayed with her. Now, he's returned on the eve of her first Season, and she finds herself full of bitter resentment...and something far more unexpected for the handsome and charming man Oliver has become.

Oliver returns to England unaware of the animosity his childhood friend now feels for him. The broken little girl he'd befriended, cared for, and spent years building trust with is now a grown, spitfire of a woman he's not sure he can stand. Except her beauty and fierceness cause his blood to stir in more than just anger. Which is why, against his better judgement, he follows Genevieve to London to join the Season.

But when their history and intense attraction put Genevieve and Oliver in a compromising position, can they let go of their hurts and doubts long enough to find their way back to one another?

Warning

This story includes instances of parental abuse. Scenes containing emotional and physical abuse are not depicted, but they are recounted through several flashbacks. The FMC is a survivor. She struggled in her young life, coming through to the other side a strong, fierce woman. The MMC is exceptionally kind. He is understanding, supportive, and the rock of this story.

The Gem is a standalone book in an interconnected series. Guaranteed HEA. You will see Genevieve and Oliver again as side characters in future books.