Rules of Heart

Rules of the Heart by Janice Hadlow Pre-Order January 20th 2026

From Janice Hadlow comes Rules of the Heart, a sumptuous historical romance set in England, 1794, where passion collides with society’s strictest rules. Perfect for fans of period drama, forbidden love, and decadent tales of desire.

Lady Harriet Bessborough, in her thirties and a veteran of high-society liaisons, has long understood the unspoken rules of love: keep discretion, never embarrass your husband, and never fall in love. But when she meets the dazzlingly handsome Lord Granville, twelve years her junior, Harriet finds herself swept into a consuming, irresistible affair.

As their passion deepens, Harriet’s confidence and worldliness waver. Every stolen glance, every secret rendezvous draws her closer to exposure and societal ruin. She knows she should leave—but her heart refuses. Bound by love, desire, and the looming threat of scandal, Harriet faces a choice between safety and the intoxicating allure of forbidden romance.

Rules of the Heart is a richly detailed, passionate story of love, risk, and the intoxicating danger of surrendering to desire in a world of strict social codes.