Southampton, November 1945. The war may be over, but for Victoria Teglia, the fight is just beginning.

After serving in the navy, Victoria returns to Southampton to reopen the once-thriving Club Valletta. Owned by her late father, one of the city’s most notorious criminals, Victoria is resolved to restore the club to its former glory, but this time, it will be a respectable members-only club. No more secrets. No more scandal.

But her father’s reputation lingers, and not everyone is happy to see the return of his name above the door.

As business booms at the new Club Valletta, Victoria soon catches the eye of Johnny Daniels, a charming newcomer with dangerous connections. Her mother says he’s trouble — the son of a London gangster with blood on his hands.

But despite her mother’s warnings, Victoria can’t fight her attraction to Johnny. Soon caught in a dangerous web of secrets and desire, she is thrown into a world of rivalries and revenge.

Johnny’s criminal ties could destroy everything Victoria has worked so hard to build. With old grudges rising to the surface, she must decide what kind of legacy she wants to build — her father’s, or her own. But at what cost . . . ?

This page-turning post-war saga of resilience and courage among Southampton’s docklands is perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Lizzie Lane, Sheila Riley, Chrissie Walsh, Susanna Bavin or May Ellis.

Please note this book was previously published as Her Father’s Daughter.