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Deception was the last thing on lady’s maid Annie Merrill’s mind when she fled England alongside her haughty mistress, but tragedy and desperation force a dramatic sea change upon her. Arriving in Boston under the guise of Lady Verity Harwood—rich, privileged, and full of hope for her future—Annie embarks on a westward adventure with newfound American companions, each driven by their own ambitions. As Verity Harwood, she is determined to forge an independent life amid the promise of the New World. But her carefully crafted façade teeters on the edge of ruin with the arrival of Will Bentley, the one man who could unravel her secrets. Will her past sabotage her future, or can she navigate the thin line between deception and desire?