The Highwayman's Promise

She was a lady with a secret.

He was an outlaw with a conscience.

Together, they defied a world that demanded silence.

England, 1749. Sarah Whitmore has lost everything—her father's honor, her home, her future. When a mysterious highwayman returns her mother's stolen locket on the treacherous Bagshot Heath, she expects fear. Instead, she finds a man haunted by justice, not greed.

Captain Julian Thorne lives by a code: steal from the corrupt, protect the innocent, never look back. But Sarah sees the truth beneath the legend—and ignites a longing he thought buried forever.

As political danger closes in and whispers of sedition threaten to destroy them both, Sarah and Julian must choose: hide in the shadows… or risk everything for a love that could change their fate.

From the pen of Lavinia Ashford comes a sweeping, emotionally rich historical romance for readers who crave slow-burn passion, moral complexity, and heroines who fight with words as fiercely as swords.

Perfect for fans of Outlander, Poldark, and The Rose Code—with heart, heat, and historical authenticity.