Hot Earl Summer (The Wild Wynchesters)

Elizabeth Wynchester is a bold, curvy woman who carries a concealed blade in her cane and pursues justice despite others' judgments about her body and gender. She loves hedgehogs and excels at vanquishing villains. When Elizabeth's mission takes her to the castle of the Earl of Densmore, she expects a fair duel. Instead, she finds herself locked inside, unable to navigate the castle's hidden traps or guard her heart against Stephen Lenox, the handsome rogue protecting the keep. Stephen, a reclusive inventor, agreed to impersonate his cousin for a few days but discovers the earl has disappeared entirely. He now faces mounting death threats and the unexpected arrival of Elizabeth, who insists on becoming his bodyguard. As enemies besiege the castle, Stephen breaks through Elizabeth's defenses. She agrees to share his bed but promises to end their affair when the adventure concludes—unless Stephen can persuade her to surrender her heart.