The Spitfire — Christi Caldwell

Clara Winters is leaving behind her sinful life as a courtesan and madam and pursuing her dream: establishing a music hall. One that will provide entertainment and reverie for those from all walks of life -- not just the noble class who can afford the opera.

Henry March, Earl of Waterson, has one aim as a member of Parliament: create a police force to establish order and keep the streets of London safe. After his younger sister survived a terrible ordeal -- scathed, but blessedly alive -- Henry believes it is his duty to ensure peace and stability for all men, women, and children in England.

Little did he expect to be a victim of the very street crime he hoped to prevent, but when a vicious attack in East London leaves him injured and unconscious, he's rescued by the beautiful and kind-hearted Clara.

But Henry's political aims put him at odds with Clara's artistic ones -- and their newfound admiration for one another is put to the test. Can these two quite opposite individuals find a way to achieve all their goals?

To their great surprise, it seems that a former courtesan and a stuffed shirt could make beautiful music together…