The Gentleman's Impossible Task — Jessie Bennett

Page count: Approx. 270 pages

What secrets lie ahead?

An Intelligent Detective…

Accustomed to seeing the darkest side that humanity has to offer, Inspector Sam Worthington, nephew of Duke Shawn Worthington, is tired of seeing dead bodies. Convinced life doesn't have to be as grim as his work would imply, Sam is certain that an extended absence in Fairbanks is exactly what he needs... until his retreat turns him toward another case and beautiful sorrow-filled eyes…

A Heartbroken Widow…

Tormented by the shattered hopes of a lost future, Countess Annette is grief-stricken over the brutal death of her husband. Left to shoulder the burden of the earl's lands and titles alone, Annette is determined to see to her duties with her chin held high. But when her heart is captured by Sam Worthington, Annette is torn between the betrayal of her late husband's memory and the understanding that she still has more life left to live…

An Impossible Case to Crack…

With time running dangerously short, Sam and Annette find themselves relying on each other to catch a killer. But can they solve the case before the murderer strikes again?

Or will they discover that no matter how hard they try, nothing will stop the bloodshed?