In the forest-wrapped town of Bennigton, merchant's daughter Aylee Hembry wants nothing more than to escape the unwanted advances of Malchus Lorne, the cruel son of a rival merchant. But when her defiance ignites his fury, Aylee finds herself on the run—only to be saved by a mysterious stranger named Jess.

Jess is more than he appears: the exiled heir to the Duke of Capigan, hiding from a deadly political plot and gathering allies to challenge the corrupt High Counselor, Paulus Maximus. As towns fall to lawless officials and rumors of rebellion spread, Aylee must navigate growing attraction, dangerous secrets, and a brutal world that tests her courage at every turn.

But betrayal cuts deeper than blades. When Malchus partners with Maximus to wreak chaos, and Aylee overhears what seems to be Jess's own betrayal, her world fractures. What follows is a harrowing series of lies, battles, and shattered trust as Jameson (Jess's true name) races to save his father—and Aylee must decide whether to stand beside him or escape the wreckage.

He Risked Her Duplicity is a sweeping tale of loyalty, power, and love in a world where nothing is what it seems—and trust may be the deadliest risk of all.