RUINED by Sarah Vaughn, Sarah Winifred Searle, and Niki Smith
(First Second Books, Nov 2023)

The whole town is whispering about how Catherine Benson lost her virtue, though they can never agree on the details. Was it in the public garden? Or a moving carriage?

Only a truly desperate man would want her now―and that’s exactly what Andrew Davener is. His family’s estate is in disrepair, but Catherine’s sizeable dowry could set it to rights.

After the two wed, Catherine finds herself inexplicably drawn to Andrew. But could falling in love with her husband tear her marriage apart? In this richly detailed Regency romance, duty and passion collide in a slow-burn tale of intertwined fates.

Select praise for RUINED:

Shelf Awareness starred review: “Readers looking for a quieter Bridgerton or a more diverse, steamier Austen novel will love this graphic novel.”
Booklist review: “Sure to be a delight for fans of the show Bridgerton and other similar adaptations… Modern Austen fans should take a look.”
“Ruined is a gorgeous historical romance you’ll immediately fall for.” - Culturess.com