A Night of Forbidden Desire Unleashes a Web of Secrets in One Forbidden Evening, a Historical Regency Romance from Jo Goodman Haunted by the memory of her husband's tragic death, Cybelline Caldwell is torn between her roles as a mother and a woman. Longing for the embrace of a man, she succumbs to the allure of a masquerade party hosted by the mysterious Christopher Hollings, Earl of Ferrin. Behind the veil of anonymity, Cybelline seeks a night of passionate abandon, choosing Ferrin as her willing partner in this forbidden game. But, when unexpected passion excites desires neither could have foreseen, Ferrin cannot resist the urge to uncover the identity of his mysterious lover. When he eventually learns Cybelline's true identity, he launches a quest to earn her trust. Cybelline, however, has no desire to be found by anyone. The mysterious letters she's been receiving accuse her of a sinister crime—the murder of her husband. Terrified and desperate to protect her young daughter, she flees London, hoping to escape her past and the dangerous accusations against her. In his determination to unravel the mystery surrounding the captivating Cybelline Caldwell, Ferrin gains her household's trust and captures her daughter's heart. As their connection deepens, Cybelline can't deny her growing feelings for the persistent earl even as they inch closer to the shocking truth concealed within the sinister letters that threaten to destroy them. AWARDS: Top Ten Best Romances 2018 Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author Starred reviews, Publishers Weekly AWARDS: "A romance to savor." — Library Journal "Goodman has a real flair...Witty dialogue, first-rate narrative prose, and clever plotting." — Publishers Weekly "A master storyteller." — The Romance Dish "Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance." — Fresh Fiction ALSO BY JO GOODMAN: Violet Fire Scarlet Lies Sweet Fire THE MCCLELLANS Crystal Passion Seaswept Abandon Tempting Torment THE HAMILTON FAMILY More Than You Know More Than You Wished THE COMPASS CLUB Let Me Be The One Everything I Ever Wanted All I Ever Needed Beyond A Wicked Kiss THE DENNEHY SISTERS Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart Jo Goodman has always been a fan of happily-ever-afters. She turned to writing romances when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She knows she is lucky that seasickness made her change course. She lives with her family in Colliers, West Virginia. Visit her website at www.jogoodman.com.