Cover of Lies and Letters: A Regency Romance (Change of Heart Book 3)

Lies and Letters: A Regency Romance (Change of Heart Book 3)

by Ashtyn Newbold

4.6
Published February 28 2026
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Charlotte Lyons is a woman defined by ambition and the crushing weight of her mother’s expectations. After a disastrous debut season, she views a wealthy marriage as her only means of survival when her family’s fortune suddenly collapses. Exiled to the rugged, remote northern coast, Charlotte is tasked with a singular mission: ensnare a wealthy earl to restore her family’s social standing. However, the cold, calculated path she has meticulously mapped out begins to crumble when she meets a mysterious man who exists far below her station. Despite her resolve to remain focused on her goal, she finds herself drawn to his kindness and genuine character. As she navigates a treacherous landscape of hidden secrets and shifting loyalties, Charlotte faces an agonizing choice between the life of prestige she was raised to covet and the unpredictable, heartfelt connection she never dared to imagine. Featuring a classic "social climber meets the man of her dreams" dynamic, this slow-burn Regency romance explores a journey of redemption and self-discovery. Through heartbreak and growth, Charlotte must decide if she is brave enough to trade her mother’s approval for the possibility of a love that is finally, truly her own.