The Wicked Ways of a True Hero — Barbara Metzger

The third book in the Royce Lie Detectors series

HONORABLE INTENTIONS

Daniel Stamfield is invaluable to the British army for his ability to detect truth from lies. But after years of service, he finally takes a respite for some wine, wenches, and wagering. Unfortunately Daniel doesn't bet on lovely Miss Corisande Abbott and her unsavory reputation swaggering back into his life.

Corie despises Daniel for standing in the way of her elopement with Lieutenant Snelling. Despite Daniel's presence, she is determined to find a husband during London's debutante Season to gain freedom from her abusive father. But to her surprise, Daniel comes to her rescue as rumors of her questionable past flit about London. He even agrees to fake an engagement.

Yet as time passes, Daniel realizes he wants to make an honest woman of Corie--and an honest man of himself.