Radiance — Sydney Jane Baily

An earl's daughter sets her cap at a worldly yet absent-minded man of science. Challenge accepted!At Prince Albert's Great Exhibition, Lady Radiance falls in love . . . with gemstones! Jewelry-making becomes her passion, until a dash-fire geologist captures her fancy in the lecture hall. What will it take to catch his eye in the ballroom?Well-traveled and daring, Professor Edward Lockwood accepts Queen Victoria's delicate assignment, although he's confounded when partnered with a fiery-haired, quick-witted aristocratic lady. An intriguing union, as long as she doesn't distract him!While the royal mission grows more perilous, Edward struggles to keep his focus on exquisite emeralds over emerald-green eyes and on red rubies rather than lush, ruby-red lips. But Radiance wasn't raised to be ignored. Amongst London's skilled jewelers - and treacherous thieves - can she unmask an expert forger while showing Edward she's more precious than any gemstone?Engaging characters, entertaining stories, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue - you'll find it all in the books by USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily.